Washington, DC
Internship Program

Senator Carper is now accepting internship applications for his DC and Delaware offices for the upcoming semester. This program presents an opportunity for both a unique learning experience and an inside look at the political process.

Our Washington, DC, internship program is a great way to receive college credit (if applicable) while gaining hands-on, real-world, work experience. Interns are asked to work at least 10 hours per week and school-year internships are unpaid. Summer internships are paid and require a commitment of 40 hours per work week.

Our DC interns interact with the Senator, his staff and constituents on a daily basis. They receive an inside look at the legislative process by attending hearings and performing research on a wide variety of legislative issues. They also gain valuable experience by monitoring media outlets for daily developments, sorting office mail and assisting with U.S. Capitol tours for constituent groups. They also receive full access to the Library of Congress and Congressional Research Services.

All intern applicants MUST submit a completed application, along with a current resume, to Missy Wier, either by fax: 202-228-2190 or via e-mail to Missy_Wier@carper.senate.gov

Delawareans will be given preference. Application deadlines are as follows:

• Fall Semester: August 31st
• Spring Semester: December 31st
• Summer: March 31st

Wilmington, Dover, and Georgetown, DE
Internship Program

Senator Carper is now accepting internship applications for his Delaware offices for the upcoming semester. This program presents an opportunity for both a unique experience and an insider's look into the political process.

The program is a great way to receive college credit (if applicable) while gaining hands-on, real-world, working experience. Interns are asked to work at least 10 hours per week and school year interns are unpaid. Summer internships are paid and require a commitment of 40 hour per work week.

Our state office interns interact with the Senator, his staff and constituents on a daily basis. They support office staff by addressing constituent concerns, legislative issues, and monitoring news outlets for daily developments. They also have the opportunity to attend political events such as the state fair and town hall meetings. They also have full access to the Library of Congress and Congressional Research Service.

All intern applicants MUST submit the attached application and a current resume to respective offices:

Delawareans will be given preference. Application deadlines for state internships are as follows:

• Spring: December 31st
• Summer: March 31st
• Fall: August 31st
• Winter: December 1st

**Attention students of Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus in Georgetown, application deadlines for your college are:

• Spring: First week of December
• Summer: March 31st
• Fall: First week of August