Internships

A congressional internship is an excellent opportunity to learn about government and gain valuable skills and experience. Congressional internships are ideal for individuals seeking careers in law, public affairs, business, or political science, but anyone who is interested is strongly urged to apply. Internships are available for individuals in both my Washington, DC, and Portland offices. Students from Oregon and those who arrange to receive college credit for their internship will be given priority, but all applications will be considered.

Interns are valued contributors to my work. They assist my staff and me with constituent services, administrative tasks, public policy research, and more. In Washington, DC, interns have opportunities to attend interesting and informative briefings and social events. At home in my district office, interns can join my staff and me on visits with key government, business, and nonprofit organizations.

Internships are available year-round, and terms and dates of internships are flexible. Applications for summer positions are accepted between February 15 and March 15 for the following summer. Placements for summer internships will usually be made by mid-April.

College students and graduates who are interested in interning in either of my offices should fax the following application [PDF 18KB] [MS Word] with a cover letter and resume to 202-225-9497 (Washington, DC) or 503-326-5066 (Portland), attention: Intern Coordinator. Please indicate to which office you are applying.

While internships for high school students are currently unavailable, please contact my office for information about other workplace-related experiences that can be arranged for younger students.

Applications may also be mailed to: Office of Congressman David Wu Attention: Intern Coordinator 2338 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515  OR Office of Congressman David Wu Attention: Intern Coordinator 620 SW Main, Suite 606 Portland, OR 97205
	Congressman Wu with the 2009 spring interns

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