Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana - Internship Information
Richard G. Lugar, United States Senator for Indiana

Internship Information

Washington, DC Summer Internship
Washington, DC Internship (fall & spring semesters)
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Internship (fall & spring semesters)
Indianapolis Internship (fall, spring & summer)
Northeast Indiana Community Service Center (fall, spring, & summer)

Students interested in a summer internship with Senator Lugar in Washington, DC will intern in both his Washington, DC office and Senate Foreign Relations Committee office. Students interested in an internship during the fall and spring semesters may intern separately in either his Washington, DC office or for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Lugar's Indianapolis office accepts students for internships all year long and his Northeast Indiana Community Service Center in Fort Wayne has volunteer opportunities/internships available for both high school and college students.

Interns are helpful in contributing to the efficiency of office operations. Tasks vary among internships, but often include drafting letters in response to constituent requests, researching legislation or proposed initiatives, attending committee hearings, leading tours of the Capitol building, and completing various administrative tasks. Students leave their internship with a solid understanding of operations in a Senate office.

Interns in the Washington, DC office are placed on a rotating schedule to work in the administrative, press, correspondence, and legislative sections of the office. Interns for the Foreign Relations Committee assist staff with research on a variety of current issues of a global scale. Interns in the Indianapolis office assist with constituent casework and the other tasks necessary to provide Senatorial service to Hoosiers. High school and college volunteers/interns in the Northeast Indiana Community Service Center will initiate and assist service projects in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas.

Interns also have the opportunity to attend speeches given by Senators, Representatives, administration officials and other distinguished visitors, as well as taking part in other special activities.

Eligibility

Each college applicant should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, be a sophomore or junior and have an interest in politics. Students from all academic disciplines who are interested in public policy, politics and foreign relations are welcome to apply. High school volunteers in the Northeast Indiana Community Center will need a supporting teacher.

Housing

Interns will be responsible for making housing arrangements in the Washington, D.C. area. However, Senator Lugar's intern coordinators can provide a list of reasonably priced housing and also website addresses where housing leads are posted. For summer interns, it is suggested to make housing arrangements as soon as possible.

Application Process

SUMMER WASHINGTON, DC INTERNS

Students interested in a summer internship should fax or email the summer internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the Washington, D.C. office. Contact Brooke Oak, intern coordinator, at 202-224-4814 with any questions or concerns.

Brooke Oak, Washington Office Intern Coordinator
202-224-4814 (phone)
202-228-0360 (fax)
brooke_oak@lugar.senate.gov

SPRING/FALL SEMESTER WASHINGTON, DC INTERNS

Students interested in the Washington, D.C. office during the school year should fax or email the Washington, DC internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the Washington, D.C. office. Contact Brooke Oak, intern coordinator, at 202-224-4814 with any questions or concerns.

Brooke Oak, Washington Office Intern Coordinator
(202) 224-4814 phone
(202) 228-0360 fax
brooke_oak@lugar.senate.gov

Students interested in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during the school year should fax or email the Foreign Relations Committee internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the committee office. The internship is best-suited for undergraduates. Contact Katie Lee, committee intern coordinator, at 202-224-6797 with any questions or concerns.

Katie Lee, Foreign Relations Committee Intern Coordinator
(202) 224-6797 phone
(202) 224-0836 fax
katie_lee@foreign.senate.gov

INDIANAPOLIS INTERNS

Students interested in the Indianapolis office should send the Indianapolis internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the Indianapolis office. Contact Dona Kelley, Indianapolis intern coordinator, at 317-226-5555 with any questions or concerns.

Dona Kelley, Indianapolis Intern Coordinator
1180 Market Tower
10 West Market Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 226-5555
dona_kelley@lugar.senate.gov

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER VOLUNTEERS/INTERNS

Anyone (including high school and college students) interested in volunteering at Senator Lugar’s Northeast Indiana Community Service Center should complete the Volunteer Application.

The Northeast Indiana Community Service Center offers internship opportunities as well.  Interested students should complete the Northeast Indiana Community Service Center Internship Application.  Submit your application, along with 3 recommendation letters, updated resume, a recent photo, and a college transcript to the address below. Please contact Wayne Stanley with any questions.

Wayne Stanley
6384-A West Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804
(260) 422-1505 phone
(260) 424-1342 fax
wayne_stanley@lugar.senate.gov