The Congressional Research Service (CRS) works exclusively for the United States Congress, providing policy and legal analysis to committees and Members of both the House and Senate, regardless of party affiliation. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS has been a valued and respected resource on Capitol Hill for more than a century. CRS is well-known for analysis that is authoritative, confidential,
objective and nonpartisan. Its highest priority is to ensure that Congress has 24/7 access to the nation’s best thinking.
The Congressional Research Service is seeking students who are members of traditionally underrepresented minority groups and students with disabilities for the following paid summer internship opportunities:
KNOWLEDGE SERVICES GROUP
Information Professional Intern – the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade (FDT) consulting section of the Knowledge Services Group is looking for an intern to work with the physical collection in FDT to identify potential works to be streamlined. The intern would also work with electronic documents to create finding aids for topics in SharePoint and Voyager. In addition, the intern would develop topically focused SharePoint areas relating to FDT’s interests. Intern should have strong technology skills working with Microsoft Access, Excel and SharePoint. Undergraduate Students majoring in library science, information science or data science preferred. History, foreign affairs, and other topically related disciplines would also be considered.
Information Research Intern – the intern in the Resources, Science and Industry (RSI) consulting section of the Knowledge Services Group will assist analysts and information specialists, and provide research for congressional requests in the areas of natural resources and earth sciences. Some writing may be required. Topics could include drought, federal land management, wildfire management, ocean policy, ecosystem restoration and energy development on federal lands. The intern may also assist in the management of research materials for these subject areas. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the ability to research and write short descriptive products. General knowledge of natural resources and earth sciences is a plus. Students enrolled in a MLIS or MLS preferred. Will also consider students with demonstrated research skills enrolled in Bachelors or Masters program in natural resources, earth science, biology, engineering, information management services or liberal arts.
Research Librarian Intern – the intern in the Domestic Social Policy (DS)P) consulting section of the Knowledge Services Group will work on research information requests related to domestic social policy issues (e.g., health, income security, immigration, education, housing, welfare) for congressional staff and CRS analysts. Research will focus on legislative resources, statistics, federal funding, and program information. In addition, intern will assist with updating CRS reports that describe policy resources and sources of information. MLS students preferred, but students in government, politics, and sociology will be considered.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern – the intern will assist GIS analysts and information specialists with one or more of the following projects: Javascript and Python scripting for interactive maps, metadata updates, data discovery and collection, database design, archiving data/projects, producing an in-house GIS learning forum, and updating/creating standard map documents for CRS and congressional staff. Student with the ability to do GIS analysis, GIS design, GIS programming, ArcGIS, communication and presentation skills desired, and working towards a graduate degree preferred.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Content Management Intern – Across all of the areas below, the position involves communicating with managers and staff throughout CRS via a team email account, and working with multiple databases and applications.
Help maintain CRS taxonomies and their associations with content
Maintain metadata for CRS reports and other products
Analyze and identify terms for search thesaurus to optimize search on the CRS website
Assist with producing weekly reports on website usage trends and other regularly distributed metrics, and assist with ad hoc reports as needed
Assist with data quality reviews and cleanup efforts
Review and analyze data as needed for specific projects
Assist with troubleshooting across systems
Participate in system testing as needed
Intern should have experience with concepts and development of metadata and taxonomy, Microsoft Office products (especially Excel 2010) and be familiar with MS SharePoint 2007. Undergraduate or graduate student of library science, information science or information technology preferred.
Project Management Intern – Intern will provide support in two areas: functional/user interface testing, and technical writing/editing. Duties may include:
Developing and documenting effective and efficient testing solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on time, and adhering to development and quality standards for multiple programs and applications.
Effectively testing program functionality and/or interfaces through assigned systems and document system bugs/defects.
Participating in both the development and the support services phase of the program/project life cycle by creating and updating test plans and procedures, executing test procedures, and evaluating and investigating deficiency reports and change requests from the customer and internal sources.
Collaborating with members of the technical staff to identify and resolve issues, defects and bugs.
Assist with collecting and organizing information required for creation of user manuals, materials, installation guides, technical documents and reports.
Assisting project management staff with technical interpretations and appropriate phrasing for document content and structure.
Determining specific deliverables indicated to satisfy the technical writing support needs of a designated project/program by coordinating with program/project managers and staff, reviewing existing documentation and documentation policies, and examining the product itself.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail and select photographs, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material appropriate for inclusion in technical writing deliverables.
Undergraduate or graduate students in information science, information technology, engineering, library science, business administration or English preferred.
Archives & Records Management Intern – the intern will assist in the arrangement and description, and the development of finding aids for locating materials within the CRS Archives. If the intern has an interest in SharePoint they will work on developing an Archives portal for storing records and finding aids. The intern will also work on the assignment of subject metadata for products added to the CRSX repository. The ideal
candidate will have knowledge of archival arrangement and description, excellent attention to detail, ability to work independently, and basic computer skills. Work experience with archives desired but not required. A graduate student in a MLS program with any concentration howver, a concentration in Archives is preferred.
Each position offers a salary range of $13.30 – $25.30/hour. U.S. Citizenship is required. To apply, please send your resume and transcript (official or unofficial) to Eliamelisa Gonzalez at egonzalez@crs.loc.gov. You can also contact Ms. Gonzalez at (202) 707-6399. Recruitment will be ongoing until the position is filled. Interns may be eligible for the Metro Transit Subsidies Program. For more information about CRS, please go to http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/.
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