Title: Committee Operations Intern

State Role Title: Committee Operations Internship

Hiring Range: $24.25 per hour

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Senate

Location: General Assembly Bldg

Agency Website: https://apps.senate.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Senate of Virginia is seeking a reliable and detail oriented individual to fill a temporary paid internship position in the Committee Operations area of the Senate Clerk’s Office during the 2025 session of the General Assembly, January 8, 2025 – February 22, 2025. The position will provide onsite administrative and logistical support to Senate standing committees and subcommittees and also
provide information to the public using the Legislative Information System (LIS). This is a non-benefited, temporary, paid internship.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have the ability to multitask and work effectively with committee members, other elected officials, staff, and the public in a demanding customer service environment; have demonstrable proficiency with current technology; and have the ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree is required.

Additional Considerations

-Experience with or knowledge of the legislative process is a plus.

-The ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills is an ideal qualification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must pass a background check.
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete and submit the online application,
including your cover letter and resume.
Required Documents: Cover Letter and a Resume

Contact Information

Name: Hobie Lehman

Phone: 804.698.7450

Email: hlehman@senate.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.