CAO Graphic Design Intern
Salary Range: 36,834.00 – 36,834.00
Closing Date: 11/14/2026
Job Summary:
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 700 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
This internship is located in the Communications and Marketing Department, Immediate Office, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), U.S. House of Representatives (House). The Communications and Marketing team brands, communicates, and markets CAO services and resources to the House community. Communications and Marketing works directly with the CAO’s business units and stakeholders to provide communications support for CAO services provided to House offices, including the development and execution of communications plans and marketing materials geared toward Member, Committee, and Leadership offices.
From the latest food offerings on the House campus to can’t-miss events and conferences, the CAO Communications and Marketing Intern will have the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, dynamic marketing department. The Intern will work alongside the graphic design team to brainstorm, develop, and create graphic design deliverables for the CAO business units.
The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
This position has access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
* Paid at an annual rate of $36,834 not to exceed 120 days
** The CAO standard business hours are 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship that will require onsite attendance in Washington, D.C.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in designing compelling print and digital products
Designs House digital monitor graphics
Designs print signage and promotional posters
Generates graphics for web, social media, and email newsletters
Builds layouts for brochures, user guides, forms, flyers, infographics, and reports
- Performs other official duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Associate degree or certification from an accredited business or technical school, or enrolled student in a community college, junior college, university or graduate school program.
- Must be able to work a full-time, in-person position, 40 hours a week, M-F.
- Candidates should demonstrate interest and/or experience in public service
- Candidates must be a team player and possess a high level of attention to detail
- Candidates must possess a willingness to take initiative, come up with creative ideas, and work under tight deadlines
- Candidates must have experience with the Adobe suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field of study
- 3 years of specific experience with Graphic Design
- Certifications in Marketing, Graphic Design, or Communications
**Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only)**