The Office of Communications seeks an intern with a strong work ethic to assist with the agency’s media relations and public affairs during the summer.  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 email 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 frontline role representing CBO and have interacted regularly with staff across the agency as part of performing their day-to-day responsibilities. Qualifications Candidates must be working toward a master’s degree, preferably in journalism, mass communications, radio/television, or a related field and should have a strong focus on and interest in government 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. Salary and Benefits The hourly rate ranges from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour and will be based on academic level and related experience. This is a temporary position that is expected to last approximately 10 weeks between May and August. The selected candidate would be expected to work a 40-hour week, but an alternate schedule may be considered. Housing and relocation expenses are not provided, but the candidate will be eligible for a local transportation subsidy. How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, résumé, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for two references online. First-year graduate students must also submit unofficial undergraduate transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered. Although there is no deadline, this position may be closed when CBO has received a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.  This position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, as made applicable 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 CBO's Veterans' Preference Eligibility Form together with the supporting documentation specified on that form to veoa@cbo.gov or fax to 202-225-7539 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 or Holly Boras, Washington, DC, 202-226-2628, careers@cbo.gov EEO/M/F/V/D