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Revised: March 18, 2024 at 04:39 PM
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The Senate Internship Opportunities Bulletin is published as a service to Senate offices choosing to advertise internship opportunities. The bulletin is revised in real time during business hours. For live updates, follow the Senate Employment Office on Twitter @Senate_Jobs.
The internship opportunities published here do not include all potential Senate internships. Each Senate office manages their intern program, and information can typically be found on their individual websites.
To apply for internship opportunities, please follow the application instructions at the end of each advertisement. Indicate the job referral number associated with each advertisement and submit a
separate application for every internship opportunity for which you wish to apply.
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Offices within the United States Senate are equal opportunity employers.
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230269 | | COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP - SUMMER 2024 - The Democratic Staff of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee seeks applications for a paid in-person communications internship for Summer 2024. Responsibilities include assisting with daily press clips, compiling news research, creating digital/social media content, drafting media advisories and press releases, and helping maintain press contact lists.
This position requires attention to detail, creativity, strong writing ability and grammar skills, and a passion for political communications and the environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and/or Adobe suites, as well as familiarity with social media, is preferred. Undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, and individuals of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. |
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230264 | | SPRING 2024 LEGISLATIVE INTERN - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy’s Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time congressional internship for spring 2024. Internship duties include researching bills, tracking legislation, attending committee hearings and briefings, handling constituent phone calls and other correspondence, sorting mail and providing support in all areas of the office to the Senator and staff. Legislative interns are paired with legislative staff members according to their policy areas of interest. Louisiana ties are preferred but not required. Interested candidates should apply by visiting Senator Cassidy’s website at https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/helping-you/internships. The internship will run from March to May. |
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230263 | | SUMMER LAW CLERK - The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations office of Ranking Member Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is seeking law clerks for the summer of 2024. The position offers law students the opportunity to gain experience conducting congressional oversight and investigations. Law clerk responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting memorandum, letters, and reports, assisting Subcommittee staff in performing administrative duties, and other duties as assigned. Law clerks will work closely with senior counsels and professional staff on a wide range of issues. This position is unpaid, but law school credit is available. Previous Capitol Hill, prosecutorial, investigative, or litigation experience preferred, but not required. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume to psirepclerk@gmail.com. |
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230257 | | POLICY AND OPERATIONS INTERN - The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology seeks full-time, in person, summer Policy and Operations Interns. This internship will provide an exciting opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of national security policy related to emerging biotechnology Responsibilities may include research, drafting and editing internal written products, administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned. Ideal applicants will have demonstrated experience or interest and working knowledge in science and technology policy, biology, politics, or national security; excellent verbal and written communication skills; experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills; and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Please include your summer availability when applying for this role.
To apply, please send an email to jobs@biotech.senate.gov with the subject line "Summer Intern [Your Last Name]" and include in the body of the email: an attached resume, a statement of interest (no more than 300 words), and your desired start and end dates. Applications are due at 5:00pm ET on Friday, March 29. |
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230245 | | SUMMER LAW CLERK - Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and Chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism, is accepting law clerk applications for summer 2024. Law clerks will engage in a range of activities, including preparing for hearings, conducting legal and policy research, and drafting memoranda and oversight letters. Law clerks will also assist in tracking legislation and nominations and covering congressional briefings. Candidates must have strong writing and research skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Law clerks will work under the direct supervision of Senator Booker’s Senate Judiciary Committee staff. Ideal candidates are current law students who have a demonstrated passion for public interest and enjoy collaborative work. Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in submitting an application, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 page writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. |
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230238 | | SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIP - The Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) seeks legislative and press interns for his Washington, DC and Providence, RI offices for Summer 2024. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, helping triage casework, drafting constituent correspondence, and assisting legislative staff with research. Internship positions are full or part time. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an ability to prioritize in a fast-paced office. The application deadline is Friday, March 22nd, 2024. The office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) or any other factors. Individuals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should visit Senator Whitehouse’s website at https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/services/internships/. We look forward to reviewing your applications. |
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230230 | | SUMMER 2024 GRANTS INTERN - Senator Tammy Baldwin’s office is currently accepting applications for a Summer 2024 Grants Intern.
This is a paid position and candidates should be able to make a commitment to work 20 hours a week. Applicants may be based in Milwaukee, Madison or Washington, D.C. and remote/in-person hybrid schedules are permitted. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: maintaining lists of current federal grant opportunities and federal grant awards, researching federal, state and/or private grant opportunities for constituents, and drafting letters of support. Wisconsin ties preferred. The anticipated start date is early June 2024.
The Office is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations and applicable federal laws. The Office does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, uniformed service, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other factors prohibited by applicable federal law.
The deadline to apply is March 22, 2024. Please click here to submit your application |
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230228 | | SENATE ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE (MAJORITY) INTERN - The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Majority) seeks summer policy interns to assist with energy, public lands, and natural resource issues in its Washington D.C. office. Responsibilities include preparing hearing and markup materials, managing correspondence and records, and researching legislative and policy issues. The position is best suited to those who are highly organized and detail-oriented, able to problem-solve and think on their feet, strong writers, and keen to learn and take on responsibility. It is important that the candidate is genuinely enthusiastic about policy issues in the Committee’s jurisdiction. Experience with the legislative process preferred. Ties to West Virginia are a plus. This position will run from June through early August. Stipend or school credit will be offered. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Applications will be accepted until March 20th at 11:59pm. To apply, please submit single PDF containing a cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample (no longer than 2 pages) to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov. Please include the job referral number in the subject line. |
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230221 | | PRESS INTERNSHIP - The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is looking for an individual who is interested in a full-time, Press Internship, starting in late April. If accepted, you will work closely with the communications team and gain valuable experience. Interns help coordinate logistics for press conferences in the U.S. Capitol, answer press calls, assist with media monitoring, rapid response, and the Senator’s daily clips collection and distribution. Tasks require individuals to be detail oriented with strong writing and grammar skills. Recent graduates with a communication or political science background are encouraged to apply. This position is for immediate, full-time availability only. The application is open as long as it is listed on the Senate Bulletin. Stipends are available to apply for. The Office of Senator Gillibrand is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please fill out the DC Press Internship Application which can be found HERE. |
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230217 | | SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIP - The Democratic staff of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) invite applications for paid in-person internships for summer 2024. The JEC functions as a think tank, and so interns can expect to learn about various communication methods (memo writing, literature reviews, etc.); research, data analysis, and visualization that underpins and informs policy using both R and Excel; and social media – all within the fast-paced Hill context. We have several topical areas of expertise ranging from climate to housing and labor and suggest applicants explore our website to see our wide-ranging, recent work. Please send a resume (indicating your availability from May – July), cover letter, and 2 page writing sample to Jobs_JEC-Dems@jec.senate.gov. Applications will be accepted from March 1 - 31. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, genetic information, national origin, uniformed service, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. |
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230211 | | SENATOR CARPER 2024 SUMMER SCHEDULING INTERNSHIP - The Office of Senator Tom Carper (Del.) seeks exceptional students and recent graduates who are committed to public service to serve Scheduling/Operations Intern in our Washington, DC office this Summer. The Summer internship term is from May 2024 through August 2024.
Interns in Washington, DC, are fully integrated into office operations. They assist the scheduling and administrative teams with day to day operations including creating and collecting briefing materials for the Senator, assisting with archiving efforts, and helping with office administrative organization. They also have the opportunity to work with the legislative staff to perform research, draft letters and memos, and attend hearings. Interns provide general administrative support by helping to greet constituents, answer phones, and give tours. Interns are encouraged to attend special events that occur in the Senate and the House of Representatives and will have the opportunity to explore the many monuments and landmarks of our Nation’s Capital.
Prospective applicants can apply here. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins please. Applications are due by Monday, March 18th at 11:59pm. |
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230160 | | PRESS INTERN - The Office of Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) seeks an exceptional student or recent graduate who is interested in public service to serve as a Press Intern in our Washington, D.C., office this Summer. The Summer internship term is from May 2024 through August 2024.
Responsibilities include assisting with daily news clips, compiling news research, creating digital/social media content on a quick turnaround, monitoring and transcribing the Senator’s daily interviews with the press, drafting media advisories/press releases, maintaining press contact lists, and managing web content. The Press Intern will also provide administrative support by greeting constituents, answering phones, and giving tours. This position requires attention to detail, creativity, strong writing ability and grammar skills, and a willingness to learn. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva and/or Adobe suites and familiarity with social media is preferred.
Prospective applicants can apply here. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins please. Applications are due by Monday, March 18th at 11:59pm. |
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230155 | | SUMMER 2024 LAW CLERKS - Democratic Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is seeking law clerks to assist the committee with its investigations. Qualified candidates will be second- or third-year law students or graduate students and have a demonstrated interest in public service. Candidates for this position must have superior organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and ability to pay close attention to detail, as well as excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Summer law clerks must be available to work full time for a period of 10-12 weeks.
All candidates must have a deep commitment to public service and to protecting the public from exploitation, fraud, and abuse. The office is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter with their Summer 2024 availability to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. |
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230142 | | SUMMER 2024 LAW CLERKS - Senator Hirono seeks law clerks for the summer to work with her Judiciary Committee team. Primary responsibilities include: preparing for legislative, nominations, and oversight hearings; legislative and legal research; and other responsibilities as assigned. Candidates must be strong writers, detail-oriented, able to work under tight deadlines, and able to handle multiple projects and short deadlines.
Candidates must be current law students and must be able to work full time (36-40 hours week) While some hybrid work may be available, this is an in-person opportunity, and law clerks must be based in or near Washington, D.C. for the tenure of their clerkship.
For more details and to apply, please visit: https://www.hirono.senate.gov/help/students/clerkships. Members of all diverse communities are encouraged to apply. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Applications are due March 1, 2024 and will be considered on a rolling basis. |
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230108 | | SUMMER 2024 INTERNSHIPS - The Office of Senator Tom Carper (DE) seeks exceptional students and recent graduates who are committed to public service to serve as interns in our Washington, DC, and Delaware offices this Summer. The Summer internship term is from May, 2024, through August, 2024.
Interns in Washington, DC, are fully integrated into office operations. They work with the legislative staff to perform research, draft letters and memos, and attend hearings. Interns provide general administrative support by helping to greet constituents, answer phones, and give tours. Interns are encouraged to attend special events that occur in the Senate and the House of Representatives and will have the opportunity to explore the many monuments and landmarks of our Nation’s Capital.
Interns in the Senator’s offices in Delaware work closely with staff throughout the State to develop a thorough knowledge of local issues and constituent needs. Interns support office staff and answer constituent calls, conduct research, and monitor local news outlets for daily developments. State interns have the opportunity to attend events with Senator Carper, such as constituent events and town hall meetings.
Prospective applicants can apply at https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/680d9577-6d72-46e9-a1a3-f7d401d8a533/. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins please. Applications are due by Friday, March 18th at 11:59pm. |
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230085 | | SUMMER 2024 LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP - The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for summer 2024. Responsibilities include answering phones, sorting mail, handling requests for flags and tours, and assisting legislative staff in research. Internship positions are full or part time. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants looking to get a taste of Capitol Hill are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. Applications require a completed questionnaire, a resume, cover letter, and one brief (2-3 pages) writing sample related to your major. Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need. The internship will run from May to August. Application deadline is March 18th. Delaware ties are preferred. |
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