Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, representing the 1st Congressional District of Washington state, seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress.
Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent correspondence. Washington, D.C. interns will have the opportunity to lead tours of the U.S. Capitol as well as attend hearings and briefings for the legislative staff.
Qualifications: The ideal candidates will possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, as well as a strong interest in public service. Washington state ties are a plus but are not required. If you have any ties to Washington state or the 1st District, please state them clearly in the body of your email.
Important Information: Congressional internships are open to all majors and designed for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates with an interest in public service. Starting and ending dates are flexible, although prospective interns should be able to commit to at least 20 hours per week during the internship. A stipend of $1,000/month will be provided to full-time interns, and part-time interns will be paid a prorated stipend based on the number of hours worked per week.
Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1 to 2 pages) to Internship.DelBene@mail.house.gov. In the subject line, please specify whether you are applying for a D.C. or District internship. In the body of the email, list any start and end date constraints, whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time position, and the number of hours per week you can work.
The deadline for Summer 2024 internship applications is Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:59PM.
Due to a high volume of applications, you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
No phone calls please.
FAQ
What makes a good writing sample?
Choose something that you believe best speaks to the type of work you would be doing in this role!
What month does this internship start?
Spring internships start in January and go through mid-May, Summer internships start in May or June and go through August, and Fall internships start in September and go through December. Specific start and end dates can be flexible based on school schedules.
How many hours am I required to work?
We are accepting applications for part-time and full-time interns. The minimum commitment for part-time is 20 hours. Full-time interns are expected to work 40 hours a week.
