 Interning in a United States Senate office is a great way to explore a career in public service while earning credits toward your college degree.
It is important to me that an internship be a rewarding experience that gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of contemporary issues while developing valuable skills that will serve them in the future. My interns become acquainted with the fundamentals of the Senate through firsthand experience, participating on a daily basis in office activities ranging from constituent relations to legislative research. Students who complete the program leave with a greater understanding of the legislative process and the roles of leadership, management, and communication in public policy-making.
Full-time paid and unpaid sessions are offered throughout the academic year. Interested students should have exceptional academic records, demonstrate advanced writing and communication skills, and express an interest in government and public relations through relevant coursework and/or extracurricular activities.
Please refer to the information below for additional information on the application process.
Thank you for your interest and good luck!
Senator Smith's interns attend a presidential landing at the White House
MARK O. HATFIELD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
To apply, interested students should submit the following materials:
- A resume
- A cover letter stating why you want to work for Senator Smith
- A writing sample
- Two letters of recommendation
- An official college transcript (sealed)
Please send information to:
Mark O. Hatfield Internship Program
c/o Senator Gordon H. Smith
One World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon, Suite 1250
Portland, OR 97204
There is no application deadline.
* Click here for the 2008 intern recruitment packet
Session Dates for 2008
Winter Session
January 2 - March 28 (13 Weeks)
Spring Session
March 24 - June 13 (12 Weeks)
Summer Session
June 9 - August 22 (11 Weeks) OR June 30 - September 12 (11 Weeks)
Note: Summer session is now closed and no longer accepting applications
Fall Session
September 8 - December 23 (15 Weeks)
Session Dates for 2009 * Now accepting applications for 2009
Winter Session
January 5 - March 27 (12 weeks)
Spring Session
March 23 - June 12 (12 weeks)
Summer Session
June 8 - August 21 (11 weeks) OR July 6 - September 25 (12 weeks)
Fall Session
September 21 - December 23 (14 weeks)
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