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Posted: December 22, 2025 (23 days ago)

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Summer Internship (Audiovisual Aide)

Architect of the Capitol

Legislative Branch

Older

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$17 - $17

per hour

Closes

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This summer internship role as an Audiovisual Aide involves helping with the setup, testing, and troubleshooting of audio and visual equipment in Senate office buildings, along with providing technical support to senators and others.

It's a hands-on opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in public service on Capitol Hill, including networking and training.

A good fit would be a tech-savvy student interested in audiovisual work, with some background in information technology and a passion for government operations.

Key Requirements

  • U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship
  • At least 16 years old by June 30, 2026
  • Currently enrolled in high school, college, or university
  • Academic background in information technology or related field
  • No more than three years prior participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program
  • Ability to perform audiovisual production tasks and provide technical support

Full Job Description

The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as an Audiovisual Aide during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.

All students must be U.S. citizens or a person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B).

Applications will be accepted from students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2026, AND currently attending a high school, college or university.

Students must have an academic background in information technology or a related field. Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years.

Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program.

Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.

Major Duties:

Audiovisual Aide This position will provide an exciting opportunity to perform a variety of audiovisual production tasks and provide basic technical and logistical support to program managers and audiovisual production specialists within the Senate Office Buildings jurisdiction.

In addition, audiovisual aides will gain experience: Testing projection equipment Assisting with audiovisual equipment setups Setting up wireless equipment to assist the hearing impaired, Responding to Senators' requests for technical support Troubleshooting basic audiovisual equipment and software issues Responding to internal and external customer inquiries and gathering data for reports.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 12/22/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/23/2025

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SUMMER-2026-011