Norm Coleman - United States Senator - Minnesota
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Internships
Washington, DC Office:

1. Hours:

Senator Coleman offers three intern sessions per year. The fall session runs from September-December, spring runs January-May, and summer runs June-August. The internships require a 40 hour per week commitment.

2. Duties:

In our Washington, D.C. office each intern will assist the Senator and his staff with administrative duties, legislative correspondence, research, and press. Interns will have an opportunity to observe the legislative process first hand and work as part of a dynamic and professional team.

3. Requirements:

We are looking for students who are in college undergraduate programs, specifically with majors in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Banking and Finance, English and Journalism and Pre-Law. We prefer students from Minnesota, but will accept applications from any student.

4. The Senator:

Senator Norm Coleman is the Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigation under the Governmental Affairs Committee and a Republican from Minnesota. He is also a member of the Agriculture, Foreign Relations and Small Business Committees.

5. Course Credit:

We encourage students to seek course credit for their internship and are happy to work with any college program in helping the student fulfill the requirements to receive credit. Please note that the internships offered by Senator Coleman are unpaid.

6. Application, Resume, and Cover Letter:

The office requires a resume, cover letter, and application, indicating which semester they would like to intern, from all applicants. Materials can be faxed to Stefani Reardon at (202) 224-1152, or contact her at (202) 224-5641 if you are interested in doing an internship (interning) with Senator Norm Coleman's in Washington, D.C..

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St. Paul, MN Office:

The Minnesota State Office of United States Senator Norm Coleman is recruiting Intern candidates. Senator Coleman offers three intern sessions per year. The fall session runs from September-December, spring runs January-May, and summer runs June-August. These non-paid positions will offer exceptional "hands on" experience working directly with Senatorial staff. Internships available include:
  1. Regional Affairs
  2. Casework
  3. Communications
  4. Administrative
Ideal interns will be personable, organized, independent student leaders wanting an opportunity to learn. Internships can be credited or non-credited and have flexible schedules. Come and join a stimulating work environment that shares a common goal of improving Minnesota.

The office requires a resume, cover letter, and application, indicating which semester they would like to intern, from all applicants. Materials can be faxed to Barbara Palmateer at (651) 645-3110, or contact her at (651) 645-0323 if you are interested in doing an internship (interning) with Senator Norm Coleman's in St. Paul, MN.

Please note the changed deadlines on the application for both offices.