Jobs and Internships

STAFF ASSISTANT (BURLINGTON OFFICE)

SUMMARY
The Office of Congresswoman Balint seeks an organized, detail-oriented teammate to serve as staff assistant in the Burlington, Vermont office. Applicants should be eager to work in a fast-paced office, have excellent communication skills, have a strong team ethos, desire to be a part of a learning culture, and be able to anticipate problems and offer solutions. Vermont ties a plus. Ideal start date March 16th, 2026.
 
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, managing the front office, answering the telephone, assisting constituents with requests for information and inquiries with federal agencies (casework) via telephone and email, handling logistics for in-office events, running the intern program, and assisting with various administrative duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Manages the telephone and voicemail system, answering calls and logging messages for the Congresswoman and staff in a timely manner.
Welcomes visitors to the office and handles logistics for in-office events.
Manages the Congressional Internship Program in the District Office, including hiring and supervising two interns during three periods in the year (spring, fall, and summer).
Manages the Congresswoman’s correspondence.
Performs constituent casework (inquiries to a federal agency or referrals to local or state resources) as needed.
Manages office mail, faxes, and shipping.
Orders all office supplies and maintains office equipment, coordinating with DC office as needed.
Manages United States Service Academy applications and nominations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to be self-motivated and flexible while handling multiple tasks
Excellent communication skills and a desire to help Vermonters
Professional & compassionate telephone manner and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with others and be a creative contributor to a small, resourceful team.
Knowledge of federal agencies, Vermont state government, and other resources preferred
Accepts performance-based feedback
Excellent organizational and proofreading skills
Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn information-processing and constituent management software platforms.
Willingness to staff the Congresswoman at locations around Vermont as needed.
Ability to acknowledge and cope with stress, including seeking support when needed.
Appreciation for humor, joy, and gratitude

EDUCATION (OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE):
An undergraduate degree and/or relevant experience in a comparable office environment is preferred.
Vermont ties are a plus. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Please send a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references to balintresumes118@gmail.com with the subject line “First name Last name – VT Staff Assistant.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until Friday, March 6th. The salary for this position is $48,000 annually. Competitive benefits include professional development opportunities, health, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation days and sick time, student loan repayment, and retirement savings.

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Applications for the Summer 2026 Internship are now open.

The Office of Representative Becca Balint (VT-At Large) is seeking paid interns for Summer 2026 in the Washington D.C. and Burlington offices. 

Interns’ responsibilities will include answering constituent calls, organizing digital and physical constituent correspondences, greeting guests, conducting research, attending hearings, briefings, and outreach events, preparing briefings, and other administrative/outreach work as needed. 

Ideal candidates will be compassionate listeners with strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to public service. Successful interns will possess excellent writing and organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of federal and state programs, including lived experience of navigating federal assistance programs, is a plus.

Summer interns will are full-time from June to August. Interns will be compensated with a salary of $3,900 per term. 

FOR DC APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 references in a single PDF to Internships.Balint@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Summer Internship – DC” 

FOR BURLINGTON APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in a PDF to Internships.Balint@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Summer Internship – Burlington” 

Applications for the Summer 2026 Internship are due on March 15 at 11:59pm. 

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. 

Congresswoman Balint believes that policymaking and governance is improved by the perspective of diverse identities and experiences and that we need more diverse representation at all levels of local, state, and federal government. She recognizes that political internships and the networking they provide can be a steppingstone to political leadership, and that these opportunities have historically been available primarily to those with existing connections, and/or the means to pursue an unpaid internship. In recognition of this, diverse applicants are encouraged to apply and all intern positions through the office are paid.

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