Internships With Congressman Fattah

Congressman Chaka Fattah is an active, progressive member of the Democratic Caucus. He is innovative and policy oriented, and is committed to applying modern, technical and financial approaches to serving traditional Democratic constituencies.

Project Issues
This office provides individuals interested in opportunities: to participate in the services and activities associated with the operation of a Congressional office; exposure to the legislative and representational processes of the U.S. Congress. Congressman Fattah's legislative focus is education, community and economic development, however, he is actively involved in all aspects of the legislative process.

The Selection Criteria
Congressional Internships are open to full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing. All applicants should have a demonstrated interest in the legislative and public policy process.

The Selection Process
The selection process for Congressional Internships are highly competitive. Candidates are selected based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership, interest in public policy and community service contributions.

Intern Responsibilities
Researching legislation, preparing meetings; setup; attendance; attending House committee hearings and markups; observing Floor proceeding; tracking legislation; drafting constituent correspondence; and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Depending on experience, special projects relating to ongoing course study may be designed and pursued.

Congressional Interns will be required to provide a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Congressional Internships are unpaid but provide valuable and indispensable Capitol Hill experience for those interested in all areas of public policy, politics and/or law.

The selection process for Congressional Internships are highly competitive. Candidates are selected based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership, interest in public policy and community service contributions. Depending on experience, an intern may qualify for a paid position in the office.

How to Apply
All candidates for a Congressional Internship must:

1. Submit an updated resume.
2. Submit one letter of recommendation, which must be from a Dean, Department Chair, Faculty Advisor or Employer.
3. Submit a proof of enrollment from an accredited post-secondary institution.
4. Submit a writing sample of no more than five (5) pages.
5. Mail all information to:
   

   Congressman Chaka Fattah
   US House of Representatives
   Intern Coordinator
   1205 Longworth House Office Building
   Washington, DC 20515
   (202) 255-4001
   Fax 202-225-5392
   

   In Philadelphia:
   Intern Coordinator
   4104 Walnut Street
   Philadelphia, PA 19104
   Fax 215-387-6407