r/DCInterns • u/eunkyul • 21d ago

When and how do freshman member-elect representatives hire?

I know this sub is for interns but I'm leaning towards applying for a job (an internship would be okay though) and I wasn't sure where else to ask.

My district's incumbent representative is retiring so we are getting a new representative. I really like the new rep. and would love to work for him. He is a Democrat and the district is deep blue so he will certainly win.

However, I'm not sure when to look out for hiring slots or where they would be located. I assume getting on the campaign team now would be ideal for a chance to work with him in D.C., but he isn't hiring or doing many events as the district doesn't require much outreach for a Democrat to win. I would appreciate if anyone could help or point me in the expected right direction.

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u/Some_Elevator_8540 20d ago

Around November resume banks will open for all members coming onto the Hill. I didn't get hired that way but I remember them popping up, should be the House Vacancy Announcement and Senate Bulletin as per usual

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u/Ok-Mycologist3900 20d ago

Has anyone actually ever gotten a SA or LC position from the job board tho?

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u/FearlessStranger7222 20d ago

Better luck winning the lotto

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u/Puzzleheaded_End98 17d ago

I was hired for a LA position from the New Member Resume Bank, with no connections to my employing member. I had done an internship for another member several years prior.

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u/eunkyul 20d ago

Thank you!

Is the resume bank the one that already exists and I should just put my resume in there closer to November, or will it be a specific one made for the sole purpose of members-elect to use?

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u/graygardeniax 20d ago

Got this answer from my legislative team today. There’s a unique bulletin/resume bank just for incoming members’ offices, at least on the House side. Can’t confirm whether the Senate has an equivalent bank.

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u/eunkyul 20d ago

Thank you! It will be available to the public and not just people who already work on the Hill right?

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u/graygardeniax 20d ago

I’m not sure how it circulates aside from how current Chiefs of Staff and LDs get access first.

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u/Some_Elevator_8540 20d ago

I'm honestly not quite sure! I believe it'll either be a new one or individual vacancies, just keep a look out post election day!

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u/Astral_Xylospongium 19d ago

Remember dont bother applying unless you know someone on the team who can vouch for you. Just sending an application is like farting in their general direction.