Office of Presidential Correspondence Summer 2014 Associate Program

Click to Enlarge
 

Who can apply? Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold U.S. citizenship, and they must be currently enrolled in or recently finished with a degree seeking program. 

 Is this a full-time program? Yes. OPC Associates work a minimum of 30 hours per week, usually Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

What do associates work on? Associates work alongside Office of Presidential Correspondence (OPC) staff and interns to advance the office’s mission. OPC plays a key role in facilitating an open dialogue between President Obama and the American people. The office’s mission is to listen to and understand the stories and concerns of the American people, and to send responses on behalf of the President. OPC receives and replies to: letters and emails; calls coming into the White House Comment Line; gifts sent to the First Family; requests for Presidential proclamations, messages, and greetings; and requests for assistance from the Federal Government. The office also provides President Obama with a daily sample of 10 letters to help him keep in touch with a broad range of ideas and experiences of people across our country.

Along with gaining professional experience, what are other aspects of the program? The OPC Associate Program connects participants with staff mentors, professional development workshops, and weekly speakers.

What is the difference between OPC Associates and White House Interns? The White House Internship Program is distinct from the OPC Associate Program in that they have different programming and administration. Within OPC, interns and associates work on the same tasks.

Is this a paid opportunity? No. OPC Associates hold unpaid positions.

Can I apply to other semesters? Yes. Semester dates and application deadlines are below. 

Application Deadline		Start Date		End Date
Summer 2014	31-Jan		27-May		8-Aug
Fall 2014	9-May		2-Sep		12-Dec
Spring 2015	19-Sep		13-Jan		1-May

 

Are opportunities available with a lesser time commitment? Yes! OPC offers a program with a 15 hour per week commitment. Interested candidates can contact OPCStudentVolunteers@who.eop.gov for more information. 

 Additional questions about the OPC Associate Program can be sent to OPCAssociate@who.eop.gov.