Internships

Information on Congressional Internships

WASHINGTON

In Washington, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students only. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

In Washington, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

DISTRICT

In my district offices, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.

If you would like more information on Congressional Internships—please contact my office.

Internship Application

Download the Internship Application [PDF]

The responsibilities of an intern in the Washington, DC Office of Congressman Heath Shuler include, but are not limited to, assisting the legislative and administrative staff with the following tasks: answering phones, leading tours for constituents, sorting constituent mail, drafting constituent mail responses, writing legislative memos and Congressional Record statements, attending briefings, and conducting legislative research.

Intern Application Deadline: The semester long internship program is for undergraduate students only. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college to be eligible for an internship.

All applications must include at least one copy of your resume and at least one letter of recommendation. Applications may be submitted:

• By email to Francesca.Keller@mail.house.gov


• By fax to 202-226-6422, attention: Francesca Keller.

We accept applications on a rolling basis and give priority to students who are from or attend college in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. Priority is also given to students who can commit to one full academic semester. Our office will work with accepted interns to determine the dates of the semester internship based on the student’s academic calendar. Applicants should note that internships offered through Congressman Shuler’s office are unpaid internships.