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From the White House Council on Environmental Quality:

“The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), a component of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), is currently accepting applications for internship positions for the 2018 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.

Title
CEQ 2018 Internship – Direct Apply

Job Description
CEQ Internship Opportunity: The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is currently accepting applications for the 2018 year. CEQ oversees implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and assists in the development of national environmental policies. CEQ interns are typically given a wide range of assignments including conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, and tracking Federal agency projects and actions involving environmental and infrastructure issues, as well as administrative duties as needed. Interns will work closely with staff from across CEQ.

Job Requirements
Requirements: CEQ seeks undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates who are highly motivated, willing to contribute where needed, and able to exercise professional judgment. In addition, applicants must be U.S. Citizens. There are no curricular requirements for selection; however, CEQ prefers applicants whose coursework or work experience demonstrates an interest in environment, energy, or natural resources issues. CEQ gives preference to applicants who are available to work full-time but also will consider applicants who are seeking a part-time position. Most interns work a typical semester-based schedule, but a position may be customized based on the applicant’s availability and project needs. CEQ will work with students who seek school credit for their uncompensated, volunteer service to CEQ.

Note: The White House has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. You will be required to take a drug test prior to beginning your internship. Failure to pass the drug test will result in your immediate disqualification.

Application
Prepare the materials in the checklist below and combine them into a single PDF file addressed to the CEQ Special Assistant, Katherine Smith. Name the PDF file following our convention: Last Name, First Name – 2018 Spring Internship Application Date Submitted; e.g., “Smith, Jane – 2018 Spring Internship Application 11-01-17.” E-mail the PDF file to internships@ceq.eop.gov, indicating in the e-mail subject line that you are applying for a Spring Internship; e.g., “Spring 2018 Internship Application.” CEQ will contact selected applicants to interview. Should you need to hear from CEQ sooner, please advise us of this fact by e-mailing internships@ceq.eop.gov or calling the CEQ mainline at (202) 395-5750 and asking for Katherine Smith.

Document Requirements
1. Application form (see below)
2. Short Essay (see below)
3. Resume (1 page maximum)

The application form can be downloaded here:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/contact/

Short Essay
Please attach a short essay (not to exceed 750 words) to your application that addresses all of the following questions. The best applications will incorporate answers to all three questions in one cohesive essay. Do not exceed the word limit.
1. Why are you applying to intern with the White House Council on Environmental Quality?
2. What do you hope to gain from a CEQ internship experience?
3. What aspects of your background make you uniquely prepared to work at CEQ?”

Here is a selection of committee meetings taking place this week.

U.S. House of Representatives

HOUSE AGRICULTURE
Full Committee Hearing
State of the Rural Economy
Feb. 6, 9:30 a.m., 1300 Longworth Bldg.

HOUSE BUDGET
Full Committee Hearing
CBO Oversight
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth Bldg.

HOUSE ENERGY & COMMERCE
Subcommittee Hearing
America’s Nuclear Infrastructure
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn Bldg.

HOUSE HOMELAND SECURITY
Subcommittee Hearing
Ensuring Reliable Emergency Alerts/Warnings
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., HVC-210, U.S. Capitol

HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES
Subcommittee Hearing
National Monument Bills
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth Bldg.

HOUSE SCIENCE, SPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Full Committee Hearing
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn Bldg.

HOUSE WAYS & MEANS
Subcommittee Hearing
Preventing Opioid Abuse/Dependence in Medicare
Feb. 6, 3 p.m., 1100 Longworth Bldg.

U.S. Senate

SENATE BANKING, HOUSING & URBAN AFFAIRS
Full Committee Hearing
Virtual Currencies
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 538 Dirksen Bldg.

SENATE COMMERCE, SCIENCE & TRANSPORTATION
Subcommittee Hearing
Data Security/Uber Data Breach
Feb. 6, 2:45 p.m., 253 Russell Bldg.

SENATE ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES
Full Committee Hearing
Energy Infrastructure
Feb. 8, 10 a.m., 366 Dirksen Bldg.

SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR & PENSIONS
Full Committee Hearing
Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act
Feb. 6, 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen Bldg.

SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR & PENSIONS
Full Committee Hearing
Opioid Crisis/Children-Family Impact
Feb. 8, 10 a.m., 430 Dirksen Bldg.

Here is a selection of committee meetings taking place this week.

January 16
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Hearing to examine the “Domestic and Global Energy Outlook”
10:00am, 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building

January 17
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Subcommittee on Space
Hearing to examine “An Update on NASA Commercial Crew Systems Development”
10:00am, 2318 Rayburn House Office Building

House Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Oversight
Hearing on “The Opioid Crisis: The Current Landscape and CMS Actions to Prevent Opioid Misuse”
10:00am, 1100 Longworth House Office Building

Senate Committee on Finance
Executive Session to consider the nomination of Alex Azar II to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
10:00am, 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Hearing to examine “Unintended Consequences: Medicaid and the Opioid Epidemic”
10:00am, 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearing on “Facing 21st Century Public Health Threats: Our Nation’s Preparedness and Response Capabilities, Part I”
10:00am, 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building

House Committee on Rules: Subcommittee on Rules and Organization
Members’ Day hearing on “Article I: Effective Oversight and the Power of the Purse” (return of earmarks)
10:30am, H-313, The Capitol

January 18
House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
Hearing on “The Disrupter Series: The Internet of Things, Manufacturing, and Innovation”
10:00am, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Hearing to examine the nominations of Melissa F. Burnison to be an Assistant Secretary (Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs), and Anne Marie White to be an Assistant Secretary (Environmental Management), both of the Department of Energy
10:00am, 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Hearing on “Reauthorizing the Higher Education Act: Financial Aid Simplification and Transparency”
10:00am, 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building

House Committee on Rules
Hearing on “Article I: Effective Oversight and the Power of the Purse” (return of earmarks)
10:30am, H-313, The Capitol

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Executive Session to examine the nominations of Barry Lee Myers to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere; Diana Furchtgott-Roth to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation; and James Bridenstine to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
11:00am, 216 Hart Senate Office Building