Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting administrative staff: answering phones, database entry, and sorting mail.
• Various projects as assigned.

• Supporting legislative staff: tracking constituent correspondence, drafting letters, and conducting light research.
• Attending briefings and hearings for legislative staff.
• Conducting tours of the Capitol for constituents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• College juniors or seniors preferred (but not required.)
• Positive attitude and an ability to effectively handle a number of tasks at once.
• Strong connection to Minnesota.

Hours and compensation: Internships are available year-round. They are available on a part-time or full-time basis.  In some cases, a stipend may be available.  Transportation and housing are the responsibility of interns.

Application process: Applicants should send a cover letter (indicating availability and the location of their desired internship), a resume and references.

Those interested in a Washington, DC internship should fax materials to (202) 225-1968 or send to:

Office of Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Attn: Washington, DC Internship Coordinator
165 Western Avenue North, Suite 17
St. Paul, MN 55102

For internship application deadlines, please click here.

To view a copy of our Internship Job Description, please click here.