The Office of Senator Joni Ernst is accepting applications for spring internships beginning in January and lasting until May in our Washington, D.C. office. Prospective interns should be responsible, focused, self-motivated, and organized. Duties will include answering phones, providing tours of the U.S. Capitol, processing mail, attending hearings and briefings, as well as assisting staff with research, writing, and constituent services projects as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for college students who are seeking practical, hands-on experience in a Capitol Hill office. Start and end dates as well as hours are negotiable. Iowa ties are preferred. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Ernst_Internships@ernst.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking detail-oriented, highly-organized individuals to serve as in-person Legislative Interns in our New York offices. Successful candidates will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and will be able to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks. Responsibilities include answering constituent calls, sorting and responding to constituent mail, assisting the front office, attending briefings/hearings and preparing memos for staff, performing various research projects, and assisting with the Senator’s events. Candidates must be flexible and comfortable working in a team environment. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The internship will run from January – May 2023. To apply, fill out the application here. Please reach out to the relevant regional office to coordinate application details.

The Office of Senator Chris Coons is hiring law clerks for winter 2023 for the Senator’s Judiciary Committee staff.  Law clerks will assist the Senator’s counsels in all aspects of the Senator’s Judiciary responsibilities, including researching and writing memos, preparing the Senator for hearings, and participating in meetings with stakeholders and constituents as appropriate.  The position is full time and unpaid.  Topics of work may include privacy/technology, criminal justice, immigration, voting rights, intellectual property, nominations, and all other topics within the committee’s jurisdiction.  Candidates should have completed at least one year of law school, have strong legal research abilities and written and oral communication skills, and be capable of managing themselves and taking initiative.  The position will be in-person in the Washington, DC office.  We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. The cover letter should specify dates of availability.  We will begin reviewing applications on November 16, 2022 until all positions are filled.

The Senate Democratic Media Center (SDMC) seeks an intern to join its media production team for the Spring 2023 semester. The internship is based on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

The SDMC creates digital video and graphics content for the Senate Democratic caucus under the leadership of Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Content types include social media and event graphics, live and edited video products, and photography. The intern will help support the graphics team, in addition to other duties including organizing equipment, assisting with operating the TV studio and video production, editing video clips, and maintaining files.

Candidates should have a strong interest in digital media and politics. Prior knowledge of graphics programs (especially Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator) is necessary. Knowledge of video software (Adobe Premiere and After Effects) is a big plus, and experience with video and/or still cameras is strongly preferred. Candidates with ties to New York are encouraged to apply. This office 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. Paid internships are available to interns who have been accepted into the internship program and are able to certify financial need and meet eligibility criteria. Candidates should apply at https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/63ad1d3e-5437-49d8-bdde-f5cf2ebca6ab/ and select “Legislative: SDMC” as their placement preference.

The Senate Committee on Finance Office of the Chairman is seeking a law clerk to assist the Committee’s trade team for the spring of 2022. Law clerks routinely assist with legislative research projects, hearings, and other substantive assignments and administrative tasks. Previous law clerks have worked on a variety of trade issues, including digital trade, customs, intellectual property, Trade Adjustment Assistance, and labor and environmental issues related to trade.

Ideal candidates would be graduate or law students with a demonstrated interest in trade policy. We are especially interested in candidates with experience relating to customs and/or digital trade. Although neither a salary nor expenses can be paid, often students are able to receive college credit for participating in the program. This position is set to start January 9th, though this date is subject to change.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.

Applicants should e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number [228392] in the subject line and where the applicant found the listing in the body. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Senator Manchin seeks an enthusiastic, professional student or recent post-graduate to assist an aggressive and fast-paced DC press office.  Tasks include compiling daily press and broadcast clips, organizing, maintaining and updating media lists, drafting press releases, assisting with social media, conducting brief research projects as well as additional tasks to assist the press team. Preference will be given to candidates with West Virginia ties and those who can commit to a fulltime internship. To apply, please e-mail cover letter, resume with references and one writing sample to internships@manchin.senate.gov *Please reference the Mountain State Press Internship in the subject line.*  All applications should be submitted by December 2, 2022.

The Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Majority) seeks spring 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 January through mid-May. Stipend 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. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov. Please include the job referral number in the subject line.

Democratic Senator seeks a paid, in-person press intern in the Washington D.C. office for the fall semester (now until December 22, 2022). Responsibilities include compiling press clips, conducting research, maintaining and creating press lists, monitoring media, and assisting the press staff with the day-to-day operations of a very active press office. The ideal candidate for this internship will be a team player with excellent communication skills. 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. Please send a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating the job referral number in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Republican Senator seeks full- or part-time interns for the spring Semester. Responsibilities include processing constituent correspondence, tracking legislation, attending hearings/briefings, and conducting legislative research. Candidates should have strong research and writing skills. Previous Hill experience or Midwest ties are strongly preferred but not required. This internship is paid, and applicants should be available January - May. Please send a resume and cover letter to senategopinterns@gmail.com with “Spring Internship” in the subject line.

The Office of U.S. Senator Tina Smith is currently accepting applications for our spring 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 and contact information including email and phone numbers) to interns@smith.senate.gov by November 15th. Please format the subject line of your email "First Name Last Name – Press – Spring 2023.”

The Office of U.S. Senator Tina Smith is currently accepting applications for our spring 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 and contact information including email and phone numbers) to interns@smith.senate.gov by November 15th. Please format the subject line of your email "First Name Last Name – Legislative – Spring 2023.”

U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ Washington, D.C. office is seeking applicants for a full-time or part-time communications internship for Spring 2023. 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 January to May and the application deadline is November 27th. Delaware ties are preferred.

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for the spring of 2023. 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. Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. The internship will run from February to May and the application deadline is December 9th. Delaware ties are preferred.

The Office of Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) seeks interns for his office in Washington, DC for the winter of 2023. 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. Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/internships. The internship will run January to February and is meant to correspond with universities’ winter term. The application deadline is November 27th. Delaware ties are preferred.

The Senate Committee on Finance Office of the Chairman is seeking an intern or law clerk to assist the Committee’s tax team for the spring of 2023. Interns and law clerks routinely assist with legislative research projects, hearings, and other substantive assignments and administrative tasks. Previous interns and law clerks have worked on a variety of tax policy issues; if selected, the office will work with you to find projects that best align with your interests.

Ideal candidates would be graduate or law students with a demonstrated interest in tax policy. Although neither a salary nor expenses can be paid, often students are able to receive college credit for participating in the program. The start date for this position is flexible, but an ideal candidate will start in mid-January of 2023.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number 228355 in the subject line.

The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking detail-oriented, highly-organized individuals to serve as in-person Legislative Interns in our Washington D.C. office. Successful candidates will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and will be able to prioritize and follow through on multiple tasks. Responsibilities include answering constituent calls, sorting and responding to constituent mail, providing tours of the Capitol, assisting the front office, attending briefings/hearings and preparing memos for staff, performing various research projects, tracking legislation, and helping to draft response letters. Candidates must be flexible and comfortable working in a team environment. Senator Gillibrand’s office is an equal opportunity employer. The internship will run from January – May 2023. To apply, please fill out the application here. The deadline to apply is November 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM.

Midwestern Republican Senator seeks a Press Intern for the Spring 2023 Semester based in Washington, DC. Primary duties include assisting the Communications Team in all media activities for the Senator and the office. Typical responsibilities are writing and editing press releases, drafting social media posts, accompanying the Senator on media events, editing fact sheets and other press-related documents, arranging for photographs of groups/individuals with the Senator and implementing the strategic communications action plan developed by the Senator and senior leadership. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to senate_employment@saa.senate.gov indicating job referral number in the subject line.

The Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) seeks legislative and press interns for his Washington, DC and Providence, RI offices for Spring 2023. 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, November 18th, 2022. 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/students/internships and we look forward to reviewing your applications.

Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) has an exciting paid opportunity for college students or recent graduates to join our press team for the Spring 2023 internship term. Responsibilities include assisting with daily news clips, compiling news research, creating digital/social media content on a quick turnaround, staffing the Senator for weekly communications projects, monitoring and transcribing the Senator’s daily messaging with the press, drafting media releases/advisories, maintaining press contact lists, and managing web content.

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. A background in communications or journalism is a plus, but not required. Completed applications will include a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample. Application deadline is December 10th, 2022. 

Please no walk-ins or phone calls. Direct any questions regarding the program or application to interncoordinator@carper.senate.gov. To apply, please create an account and submit all required materials through the OAM portal here (https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/db95bca2-8842-443a-bc0f-424a1da770fd/)

Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) has an exciting paid opportunity for college students and recent graduates to join our team for the Spring 2023 internship term. Responsibilities include attending legislative briefings/hearings, assisting front office and legislative staff with research and drafting documents, and interacting with constituents. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, and flexibility. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants are encouraged to apply. The application will include a cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample. Application deadline is December 10th, 2022. Applicants with Delaware ties and/or current Delaware students will be given high consideration. Please no walk-ins or phone calls. Direct any questions regarding the program or application to interncoordinator@carper.senate.gov

To apply, please create an account and submit all required materials through the OAM portal here (https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/8837ab70-2af1-4ca1-bc56-d3ec9ed1e838/)

The Office of Senator Jacky Rosen is now accepting applications for our Spring 2023 Internship Program! We welcome Nevadans or those studying in Nevada to apply for an opportunity in our Las Vegas, Reno, and Washington, DC offices. There is also an opportunity to receive the Richard Bryan Internship Scholarship which pays $15/hour for up to 40 hours per week. In order to be eligible for the Richard Bryan Internship Scholarship, students must be a resident of Nevada or be enrolled in an accredited college or university in Nevada, and must have demonstrated an interest in, but not limited to, public service and the legislative process. Interns are also eligible to receive school credit. 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.

Interested candidates may complete the internship application found at: https://www.rosen.senate.gov/services/internships.

Applications are due by November 15, 2022. Please email internships@rosen.senate.gov with any questions.

The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is looking for an individual who is interested in a full-time Press Internship, starting immediately. 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 Office of Senator Gillibrand is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Please fill out the DC Press Internship Application which can be found HERE.