Internships
As a member of Congress I am able to offer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students from Oklahoma. Internships are available in Lawton, Ada, Norman and Washington D.C.
Oklahoma Internships:
For all inquiries about internship opportunities in one of my Oklahoma offices in Lawton, Ada, or Norman, please call (405) 329-6500 and speak with my District Director.
Summer Washington D.C. Internships:
Each year I am pleased to have students from Oklahoma and/or those attending Oklahoma colleges and universities come to D.C. to serve as interns in my Washington office. The following information applies primarily to the Summer Internship Program. Summer internships are 5 weeks in length unless otherwise stipulated by participation in a separate internship placement program.
What We Look for In an Intern:
- Currently attending a college or university. Preference is given to upperclassmen
- There is no GPA requirement, but having a good GPA will increase your chances for consideration
- Internships are based on merit. Applicants should have leadership abilities, show an interest in civics and politics, and have upstanding moral character
To Apply for an Internship in DC:
Submit a resume, cover letter, and 1 or more letters of recommendation to the Washington D.C. office:
Office of Congressman Tom Cole
Attn: Intern Coordinator
2458 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
To submit your materials by email, please call the internship coordinator at (202) 225-6165. To fax materials, dial (202) 225-3512.
Application/Placement Timeline:
- All application materials are due in the Washington office no later than the end of March annually
- Summer internship selections are made by the end of April and applicants will be notified about selections at that time
Winter/Spring/Fall Internships in Washington D.C.:
Internships are primarily available during the summer, but well qualified applicants will also be considered on a case-by-case basis for fall and spring semesters. Please contact the internship coordinator at (202) 225-6165 for more information concerning fall and spring internship opportunities.
Press Internships:
Each school semester, my office provides a unique opportunity for students and recent college graduates who are interested in both press and politics. Press interns directly assist the communications director, attend relevant trainings/seminars and complete a 10-week messaging curriculum. Daily duties include assistance with website maintenance, video production, photography, social media, graphic design, fact-check research and some writing projects. Candidates should have excellent writing skills, a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Oklahoma ties are preferred but not required. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample (1-2 page maximum) and college transcript. Send applications and direct questions to Sarah Corley.