Clinton Foundation Seeks Intern With Requirement That Writes Its Own Punchline

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is seeking an unpaid intern for her Clinton Foundation office, and “discretion” is listed as a key attribute of any successful applicant.

The job description itself seems fairly ordinary — very much what one would expect from a charitable foundation run by former politicos. Interns, in addition to assisting employees with a broad range of unspecified “projects,” would spend their time “conducting research, drafting briefing memos, transcribing speeches and public remarks, data projects, scheduling for principal staff, mail management, archive maintenance, providing logistical support at events, and assisting with office management.”

The list of requisite skills also appeared reasonable — everything from good writing and communication skills to a solid work ethic and the ability to work well with others in a collaborative setting — with one glaring exception.

Near the top of the list was the one qualification that stood out: “A high level of professionalism and discretion.”

In a vacuum — or perhaps at almost any other potential place of employment — a phrase like that might not even stand out, much less set off alarm bells. But attached to the Clinton name — and the Clinton legacy — a demand for “discretion” certainly raises a few eyebrows.

“The Clintons write their own jokes. This is too perfect,” Buzz Patterson reacted to the news.

“Imagine late night TV ignoring this … but they will,” film critic Christian Toto added.

Bill Clinton’s history with interns — particularly at the White House — also led some to suggest that the job posting was for Hillary Clinton’s office because the former president had lost his intern privileges. Others warned potential applicants that a blue dress — such as the now-infamous one worn by former White House intern Monica Lewinsky — was optional.

Bill Clinton’s office was also seeking a “Special Projects Associate” with a salary range of $50,000-55,000 — a posting that prompted another round of jokes as people pointed out the fact that the Clintons have voiced support for a “living wage” but were offering $50,000 annually for a position based in New York City. The average cost of living for a single person in New York City is $66,426, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.