The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Philadelphia, PA. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply. 

Senate Budget Committee Democratic staff seeks an intern for Fall 2025 from September – December with flexible start dates. Ideal candidates are current graduate students or recent graduates with excellent communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced office. Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting memos, assisting with administrative tasks, and other duties as assigned. The position is paid and in-person. Please indicate your availability/class schedule in your cover letter. Applicants must reside in the Washington, D.C. area for the duration of the internship. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line. Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on July 17th, 2025.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Oshkosh, WI. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply. 

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock’s Washington, D.C. office is accepting applications for fall communications interns. This is a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the U.S. Senate by working with the Senator’s communications team and supporting daily office operations. Intern responsibilities may include attending hearings and briefings, drafting press releases, social media posts, preparing memos, giving Capitol tours, answering phones, and more. Ideal candidates are dependable, professional, intellectually curious, strong writers, excellent communicators, and committed to providing stellar service. Georgia ties are strongly preferred. This office is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  Applications will be accepted until July 21 at 11:59 PM EST via this link: https://airtable.com/appdFfQiS7v3NDnn8/pagrVy6Yc74PXbCnC/form

The Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is hiring Legal Interns for the Fall 2025 Semester. This position offers law students the opportunity to gain experience with federal legislation and policy. Responsibilities will include conducting legal and policy research, drafting letters, reports, and memos, helping staff prepare the Senator for hearings, and participating in meetings with stakeholders and constituents. Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school, have strong legal research abilities written and oral communication skills, and be self-starters who take initiative. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The internship is in-person in Washington, D.C. and will run from September to December with flexible start dates. To apply, please fill out the application here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/a5764d3e-a943-4452-ac4a-3be287c90026. The deadline to apply is August 04, 2025, and submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Office of Ranking Member Senator Gary Peters, is accepting applications for its Fall 2025 Law Clerk, Press Intern and Graduate/Undergraduate program. Students will gain substantive experience while participating in the oversight, investigations, and legislative processes. Students will assist Committee staff in conducting policy and legal research, reviewing documents, preparing for hearings and markups, and drafting letters, memoranda, and other written products. Applicants must be current students with a demonstrated interest in public service and the legislative process. Qualified candidates will possess strong writing skills, be able to excel in a fast-paced environment, and have a basic understanding of the legislative process. Interns will assist staff in performing research, drafting letters and memos, attend hearings, and provide general administrative support to the Committee. Law Clerks will work under the direction of Committee staff. Students will: participate in Congressional oversight and investigations; conduct research on topics within the Committee’s jurisdiction; provide technical and legal analysis of pending legislation; assist with hearing preparation, including drafting witness letters, witness lists, materials for briefing books for the Member, and pre- and post-hearing questions. The Committee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The Committee values diversity, equity and inclusion, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who have relevant lived experience and/or have been directly impacted by the policy portfolio. Please submit your application along with a resume, writing sample, and transcript by July 21, 2025 here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/5dd6af68-1940-4d5b-a281-acc7cb486049/.

The Office of U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego is now accepting applications for internship opportunities in both our Phoenix and Tucson offices for the upcoming fall term, running from mid August – mid December. Interns will be expected to work in-person, with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate students’ availability, and all interns will be compensated for their time. 

Interns' responsibilities will be tailored to meet the office's needs at any given time. In Tucson and Phoenix, interns can expect to assist our casework team in addressing constituents' inquiries about federal agencies, support our outreach team at community events, help with administrative duties such as front desk coverage and answering phones, and gain valuable experience by engaging with the communications teams 

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, any writing sample of their choice (no more than two pages), and three professional references to az_internships@gallego.senate.gov, by July 18, 2025. Be sure to include in the subject line: 'Your Last Name, First Name - AZ Internship Application.’ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; all candidates are encouraged to apply early. Please visit our website for more information regarding our internship program. 

The Office of Senator Gallego is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Springfield, IL. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowships will be in Washington, D.C., and Senate offices across the country.

Please visit our Stars of Valor website for available fellowship opportunities.

The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, paid Press Internship. 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 full-time, in-person availability only. 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: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/cc21c7da-5144-4e5f-b470-93e41a1ceb36

The Office of U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin is seeking interns for the Fall 2025 session in both her DC and Michigan offices. The application deadline is July 14th at 11:59 PM EST.

Interns in the Washington, D.C. office and the state offices will have the opportunity to draft constituent correspondence, answer phones, perform data entry, and general office duties. Interns can apply to the following State Office Locations:

• Detroit
• Lansing
• Flint
• Grand Rapids

Applicants will select which office(s) they are interested in working at during the application process. All interns are paid.

Michigan ties are preferred though not required. 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. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and candidates who have relevant lived experiences and/or are directly impacted are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a resume and three references through the Senate’s Online Application Manager at this link: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/5b881772-bfaf-42d7-98f5-53b97418566b/

U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time press internship for fall 2025. Tasks will include tracking media clips, editing video/photo/audio, drafting press releases, and assisting members of the communications team with a wide range of projects. Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students or recent graduates who can work at least 20 hours a week from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Prior internship experience in media, campaigns, or government is preferred. Experience with digital communications – including work with graphics and photo and video editing – is also strongly preferred. 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. Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. The internship will run from September 2nd to early-December 2025. Application deadline is July 23rd. Delaware ties are preferred.

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for fall 2025. 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 September 2nd to early-December 2025. Application deadline is July 23rd. Delaware ties are preferred.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (Democratic Staff) welcomes applications for its Fall 2025 Internship. The internship provides an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge on how a Senate Committee works to pass legislation, conducts oversight on federal agencies and programs, and implements policy. Preference will be given to veterans and others with demonstrated knowledge of veteran and military issues, but all applications will be considered. Applications can be found at www.veterans.senate.gov/internship and are due by July 11, 2025.

The Senate has established the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program for wounded and disabled veterans; family members of Armed Forces servicemembers who die in the line of duty or veterans who die of service-connected injuries; and spouses of active-duty servicemembers. The SAA is managing the program, and the fellowship will be in Rockville, MD. Please visit the Stars of Valor website to review our program eligibility and apply.

The Office of U.S. Senator Tina Smith is currently accepting applications for our fall legislative internship in the Washington D.C. office. This is a paid position. Legislative interns are paired with a legislative staff member who matches their policy issue of interest and will assist this staffer with policy research as well as attend committee hearings and other Senate events. Interns will be selected based on the quality of their application and demonstrated commitment to public service. College students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Minnesota ties are preferred. The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. The office encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter (indicating weekly availability), and three references (name, email address, and phone number) in a single PDF to interns@smith.senate.gov by July 15th. Please format the subject line of your email "First Name Last Name – Legislative – Fall 2025.” 

The Office of U.S. Senator Tina Smith is currently accepting applications for our fall press internship in the Washington D.C. office. This is a paid position. Press interns are paired with the communications team where they will assist with compiling daily news clips, developing social media content, helping prepare online content, and other projects. Interns will be selected based on the quality of their application and demonstrated commitment to public service. College students and recent college graduates are encouraged to apply. Minnesota ties are preferred. The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. The office encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter (indicating weekly availability), and three references (name, email address, and phone number) in a single PDF to interns@smith.senate.gov by July 15th. Please format the subject line of your email "First Name Last Name – Press – Fall 2025.” 

The Office of Senator Gary C. Peters is currently seeking a paid, full-time Press Intern and a paid, full-time Digital Intern for Fall 2025. 

Responsibilities for the Press Intern include media monitoring and research, writing media advisories and press releases, drafting social media and general communications office support. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, works well under deadline and thrives juggling multiple assignments.

Responsibilities for the Digital Intern include assisting a fast-paced communications and digital team in Senator Peters' personal office. Responsibilities include drafting social media – including content and graphics – video editing, assisting with the e-newsletter program, media monitoring and research, and general communications office support. The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, works well under deadline and thrives juggling multiple assignments.

Applicants will select which position(s) they are interested in during the application process.

Michigan ties are preferred though not required. 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. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and candidates who have relevant lived experiences and/or are directly impacted are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references through the Senate’s Online Application Manager (OAM): https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/3b942477-a8fb-4025-b385-8790304c00da/. The deadline to apply is 9:00AM on Monday, July 14th.

The Office of Senator Gary C. Peters is currently seeking paid legislative interns for the Fall 2025 class. Legislative interns in the Washington, D.C. office will attend briefings and hearings, draft constituent correspondence and conduct tours of the U.S. Capitol building. Interns will also perform data entry and general office duties.

Michigan ties are preferred though not required. 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. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and candidates who have relevant lived experiences and/or are directly impacted are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the Senate’s Online Application Manager (OAM): https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/51c4df0b-32b5-4958-a5cd-12e3ed4b51aa/. The application deadline is Monday, July 14th 2025 at 9:00AM ET.

The Office of Senator Gary C. Peters is currently seeking unpaid interns for the Fall 2025 class. Interns in the state offices will be responsible for drafting constituent correspondence, answering phones, performing data entry and general office duties.

Interns can apply to the following State Office Locations:

• Detroit
• Flint
• Grand Rapids
• Lansing
• Marquette
• Pontiac
• Traverse City

Applicants will select which office(s) they are interested in working at during the application process.

Michigan ties are preferred though not required. 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. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and candidates who have relevant lived experiences and/or are directly impacted are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three references through the Senate’s Online Application Manager (OAM): https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/af81a6ba-b73f-4230-bb42-ba8114a0d149/. The application deadline is Monday, July 14th 2025 at 9:00AM ET.

U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) is currently accepting applications for her fall state office internship program for the upcoming semester. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to constituent service work and a variety of administrative duties. All applicants should be responsible self-starters who possesses strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. We encourage current and recent undergraduate students with a background in political science and international relations to apply, but this is not required. New York ties are preferred. Internships are available in Senator Gillibrand’s state offices, which are located in: Albany, Buffalo, Hudson Valley (Yonkers), Long Island (Melville), New York City, Rochester, and Syracuse. You will have the opportunity to indicate your office preferences when you complete the online application. This internship will run from early September to mid-December. Interested candidates can apply here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/2ff61d79-70fa-43f4-b688-96302f3cef55.

The Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) seeks legislative and press interns for his Washington, DC and Providence, RI offices for Fall 2025. 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, July 11th at 11:59 PM. 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.

U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-NY) is currently accepting applications for her 14-week legislative internship program for the upcoming fall semester in the Washington, DC office. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to constituent correspondence, conducting tours of the U.S. Capitol, and working on projects from the legislative team. All applicants should be responsible self-starters who possesses strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills. We encourage current and recent undergraduate students with a background in political science and international relations to apply, but this is not required. New York ties are preferred. This internship will run from early September to mid-December. Interested candidates can apply here: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/a6cfad8d-8a8f-44b4-916c-ac7435eef596/.