About the role#
The U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General offers a paid internship through the Pathways Program. This role supports the office in promoting accountability, integrity, and effectiveness through oversight and investigations. You will gain hands-on experience in congressional affairs, legislative research, and public communications while continuing your education.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and research congressional legislation, hearings, and policy developments.
- Maintain legislative tracking records, stakeholder databases, and contact lists.
- Assist in drafting congressional correspondence, reports, testimony, and briefing materials.
- Attend and summarize congressional hearings and meetings.
- Conduct research on federal policies and oversight issues.
- Prepare memoranda, research summaries, and data presentations for leadership.
- Draft press releases, public statements, and talking points.
- Monitor news coverage and social media to support communication strategies.
- Perform administrative duties including data entry, records maintenance, and meeting scheduling.
What you'll need#
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Enrollment in an accredited degree or certificate program with at least a half-time course load.
- Completion of at least two academic years of post-high school study or an Associate's degree.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- At least one year of coursework remaining before graduation.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment check.
- Submission of transcripts at the time of application.
- Agreement to sign a Pathways Intern Participant Agreement.
- Minimum age of 16 years.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration is a government agency founded in 1953. It provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise to small business owners. The agency operates out of Washington, DC. It employs approximately 7,699 people.
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