Internships
A limited number of U.S. Senate Internships are available to students who want to learn about the Senate, Congress and the federal government firsthand. A Senate Internship is a wonderful opportunity to see the Senate in action, while working to advance legislation and other projects important to North Dakota.
Internships are available in Washington DC, Bismarck, Fargo and Minot.
Senator Dorgan’s office schedules Senate Internships to run through three general time periods:
- Spring Term: early January to mid May
- Summer Term: mid May to mid August
- Fall Term: mid August to mid December
Please note that the following application deadlines apply to Senator Dorgan’s Washington, DC office:
- Spring program: November 15th
- Summer program: March 1st
- Fall program: July 1st
Now accepting applications for: SPRING 2009
We try to be flexible in order to track the calendars in place at different colleges and universities, and specific periods of availability for individual Interns. Dates for terms listed above, then, are general and if need be, can be altered to fit individual schedule needs.
Application Process
To apply for an internship you must submit an application with the following:
- Application Form
- Resume
- Current college transcript
- Three letters of reference
- Writing sample
Please send a completed application and other materials to the address listed below.
Senator Byron L. Dorgan
Re: Internships
PO Box 2579
Bismarck, ND 58502
What Interns Say About their Internship Experience:
"Working for Senator Dorgan in DC taught me more about the federal government in one semester than I had learned in a lifetime of school. My favorite part of the internship was meeting young people who had the same interests and goals as me. We lived and worked together, and got into the best legislative debates one could ask for. Any student interested in government or just in gaining real world work experience should start planning as early as possible for their internship with Senator Dorgan." — Heidi, Walhalla
"Not only was my internship with Senator Dorgan really interesting, but it also acted as the stepping stone to my professional career." — Kelsey, Pingree
"Interning with Senator Dorgan allowed me to see things many people never get to see, and do things most people never get to do. My internship taught me more in ten weeks than in any college course and offered networking and work experiences that will give me a competitive edge in any career field." — Stef, Mohall
"Interning for Senator Dorgan taught me more about government than I ever learned in the classroom. Having the opportunity to watch Senator Dorgan in action is an experience I will never forget." — Matt, Fargo
"I truly respect the genuine dedication of Senator Dorgan and his staff to the best interests of North Dakota. Working in Senator Dorgan’s office was so enlightening. I broadened my understanding of our government and developed practical skills that will benefit me in the future." — Kris, Minot
"Interning for Senator Dorgan was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The experience is priceless and the time Senator Dorgan and his staff took with the interns was amazing. I had no idea how much of an important piece of the puzzle interns would be, but I felt that my work in the office was significant. Not only was the internship a wonderful learning experience and résumé builder, but the semester I spent in Washington, DC was incredible. I enjoyed my time outside the office, whether it was touring the White House, attending lectures at the Supreme Court, researching at the Library of Congress or just networking after work with interns from all over the world. The internship offered me the opportunity of a lifetime and a sneak peek into how government really works, as well as what it’s like to be a part of a truly dynamic team." — Katie, Bismarck
"The opportunity has provided many valuable and exciting experiences that will benefit me in my future career. Senator Dorgan is very good about ensuring his interns enjoy their experience and get the most out of their time here." — Erica, Williston
"My internship with Senator Dorgan's office has been a highly valuable experience. I have learned a great deal and am thankful that I had the opportunity to work for him." — Jessica, Bismarck
"My internship has provided me with the opportunity to explore a field I was interested in while gaining real work experience. I've been able to help many people and meet even more." — Amber, Forbes
"During my internship, I especially enjoyed meeting all of the North Dakotans that came to our office." — Laura, Fargo