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CAO Graphic Design Intern

House of Representatives

Washington, DCFull-time$37K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$37K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The CAO Communications and Marketing Intern works alongside the graphic design team to create design deliverables for House business units. The internship supports communications and marketing for CAO services and resources, producing materials for House offices and stakeholders. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, onsite internship in Washington, D.C., paid at an annual rate of $36,834 for no more than 120 days.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adobe Creative SuiteInDesignPhotoshopIllustratorPublic ServiceTeamworkAttention to DetailInitiativeCreative ThinkingDeadline ManagementGraphic Design

Qualifications

High School DiplomaAssociate Degree or Accredited Business or Technical School Certification or Enrollment in College or Graduate SchoolBachelor's in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, or Related Field3 Years Graphic Design ExperienceMarketing, Graphic Design, or Communications Certification

Full job description

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.

Duties

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. Qualifications

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)

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

How this job compares

Set against the 655 open Graphic Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37K/yr
  • US median$84–115K/yr248 salary ranges

This rate, $37K, is 63% below the US median midpoint ($101K) — in the lowest quarter of Graphic Designer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Graphic Designer jobs in Washington, D.C. and 655 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Graphic Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (450 postings).
Education
155 of the 655 open Graphic Designer jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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