CBO seeks an unpaid intern with a strong work ethic to perform various tasks in support of CBO’s graphics and infographics efforts for a 10-week period during the summer. The successful candidate will work with the web, editing, and graphics teams to produce charts and other visual displays of statistical information. Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week during the summer. Interns also get the chance to attend a number of Capitol Hill events, including  lectures by people like former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts.   Qualifications Candidates should have completed a minimum of 2 years of college (or equivalent credits) with formal training in graphic arts/graphic design and expertise with Adobe Creative Suites software. An interest in the visual display of statistical information is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team.     This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. There is no requirement for the university to pay or offer class credit for the internship but it must be willing to complete a form provided by CBO indicating that it is sponsoring this unpaid internship, which will be of educational benefit to the student. Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying, but the statement will not be required until the offer of an internship.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online. There is no closing date for this internship; position is open until filled.  “This position is not a covered position under the Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).”   Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628 , careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D

The Management, Business, and Information Services Division—which provides support services, including editorial and publishing services—seeks an editor. The job involves making analytical and technical reports clear and accessible to a broad audience––including Members of Congress, Congressional staff, researchers, and other members of the public. The work entails substantive editing, copyediting, and proofreading, as well as sometimes reorganizing drafts, rewriting sections, and providing writing assistance.  Qualifications Candidates must have several years of experience in editing professional publications and a bachelor’s or advanced degree, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or a related field. They must have broad editorial skills––from a demonstrated ability to make complex and difficult drafts clear and graceful, to a superior eye for detail when proofing. They must thoroughly understand English grammar and syntax and should be sensitive to style and to nuances of tone and meaning in writing and editing. Experience with technical subjects and quantitative information presented in tables and graphs is strongly preferred, as is success in interacting with the authors of such material. Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to handle pressing tasks under deadlines; and the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends, as necessary, are important––so is being able to work comfortably within a desktop publishing system (which uses FrameMaker, Word, Excel, DeltaGraph, and PowerPoint).    Salary and Benefits Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and an appealing work environment.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, salary history, an editing sample, and contact information for three (3) references online. This position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 as made applicable to CBO by the Congressional Accountability Act, as amended.   Because this position is covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, the following categories of people may be eligible for preference in the hiring process relative to other applicants: veterans who have separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after serving on active duty in the armed forces during a war, in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, or during particular defined periods; disabled veterans; and the mother, spouse, or unmarried widow or widower of certain veterans.   To claim this preference, an applicant must identify himself or herself as eligible for veterans' preference in the Self-Identification for Veterans' Preference section of the application and must complete and submit a Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form within two weeks of applying. Applicants may obtain a copy of CBO's Veterans' Preference in Appointments policy by submitting a written request to careers@cbo.gov .   Contact Nancy Fahey, Washington, DC, 20515, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov  

The Office of General Counsel seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist in a variety of legal support services. The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel.  Duties include analyzing authorities for obtaining restricted information, counseling clients on issues involving government ethics, learning to review government contracts, and conducting legal research in support of CBO’s analytic products.  Additional responsibilities include drafting legal memorandums and briefs about the significance to CBO of various court decisions, assisting with statutory interpretation, and verifying legal citations in CBO draft reports.    Qualifications Candidates should be working toward a juris doctorate degree. The ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines is required. Candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills and be able to perform requested legal and factual research using both electronic and manual library searches. Strong interpersonal skills are a must. The position also requires a person who can work independently and as a part of a team. Training or experience in legislative affairs and prior paralegal or legal office experience is desired, but not required.    This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies, irrespective of whether the student receives compensation from the university; that is, there is no requirement for the university to pay or offer class credit for the internship.  The university must be willing to provide a written statement indicating that they are sponsoring the student for an unpaid internship at CBO which will be of educational benefit to the participant.  Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor the internship before applying but the statement won’t be required unless the student is offered an internship.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online. There is no closing date for this internship; position is open until filled.  “This position is not a covered position under the Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).”   Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D

The Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agency’s media relations and public affairs. The successful candidate will report to the Associate Director for Communications and will serve as a key member of the communications team.  Duties include responding to phone and e-mail inquiries from the media and general public on a wide range of topics, attending and preparing for congressional hearings, and working on other communications projects as needed.  Previous communications interns have served a front-line role representing CBO and have interacted regularly with staff across the agency as part of performing their day-to-day responsibilities.   In addition to attending hearings, you’ll also get a chance to attend events on Capitol Hill with other interns, such as lectures by people like former Secretary of State Colin Powell, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and journalist Cokie Roberts.   Qualifications Candidates should be working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio-television, or a related field with a strong focus or interest in government and/or political science.    Candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and complete projects under tight deadlines. Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are required. Previous experience in journalism or media relations is desired and familiarity with, and interest in, social media would be a plus.   This internship can only be offered to students whose universities sponsor internships with federal agencies. There is no requirement for your university to pay or offer class credit for the internship but they must be willing to complete a form provided by CBO that indicates that they are sponsoring you for an unpaid internship at CBO which will be of educational benefit. Students must verify that their university is willing to sponsor your internship before applying but the statement won’t be required unless you are offered an internship.   How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two (2) references online. There is no closing date for this internship; position is open until filled.  “This position is not a covered position under the Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA).”   Contact Nancy Fahey, 2nd & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov   EEO M/F/V/D