Washington, DC
In the Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring, or summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session. This is a paid internship.
In Washington, DC, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings, and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.
For more information about this internship, please view this PDF.
To apply for this internship, please email your Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, and Dates of Availability to declan.graham@mail.house.gov.
District
In the District office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance. This is a part time, paid internship.
Applications for both internships close on November 13th at 5pm.
