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CAO Immediate Office Intern, Summer

House of Representatives

Legislative Branch

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$36,834 - $36,834

per year

Type

Closes

February 28, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This internship in the Chief Administrative Officer's immediate office offers hands-on experience supporting the daily operations of the U.S.

House of Representatives, including tasks like handling calls, data analysis, and assisting with projects for lawmakers and staff.

It's a temporary summer role in Washington, D.C., designed to give students or recent graduates real-world exposure to government business functions without any supervisory duties.

A good fit would be an enthusiastic, professional student or entry-level candidate eager to learn administrative skills in a fast-paced legislative environment.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree, certification from an accredited business or technical school, or current enrollment in a college or university program
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) in-person in Washington, D.C., Monday through Friday
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal history records check and pre-employment drug test (if applicable)
  • Strong customer service skills for interacting with visitors, VIPs, and handling calls professionally
  • Basic data analysis skills to generate reports and support projects
  • Positive, professional demeanor in all interactions

Full Job Description

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff.

Requirements: · High school diploma · Associate degree or certification from an accredited business or technical school, or enrolled student in a community college, junior college, university or graduate school program.

· This is a full-time, in-person position, 40 hours a week, M-F.

**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only) Major Duties:

Job Summary: The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff.

The CAO organization comprises more than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, childcare, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.

This position is in the Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S.

House of Representatives (House), serving as an Intern and is appointed on a temporary basis for a period not to exceed 120 days.

The Intern will be provided a structured educational opportunity through exposure to the business operations of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Intern will have the opportunity to rotate through different assignments to gain real life experience for their degree, certification, or professional development.

This position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities. * paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days ** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: · Provides administrative or operational support on various projects and activities.

· Provides and projects a positive customer-focused professional image in all interactions. · Conduct data analysis and generate reports upon request in support of programs and projects.

· Provide a welcoming environment and positive first impression of the office to visitors and other VIPs. · Handle incoming calls with poise, professionalism, and promptness.

· Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: req4219