United States Senator Jim DeMint

Thank you for your interest in obtaining an internship in my Washington, D.C. office or in one of my state offices in South Carolina. Internships are an invaluable experience for students seeking to learn more about the legislative process and the inner-workings of a Senate office.

Washington, D.C. Office Intern Experience:
Sen. DeMint's Washington, D.C. office offers spring, summer, and fall internships to qualified candidates who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study. The fall and spring internships last for an entire semester while our summer internships (June, July, and August) each last one month. Our interns have the opportunity to observe the legislative process in-person while assisting staff with their daily responsibilities.

A typical day in the lives of our interns consists of answering phones and explaining the senator's position on current legislation, reading and sorting through constituent mail, undergoing the Congressional Research Service training and Congressional Historical Interpretative Program training, leading U.S. Capitol tours, interacting with constituents in the front office, assisting staff with various projects, and attending committee hearings and other educational events.

For students who are interested in public service and the legislative process, an internship provides you with a unique opportunity to observe the inside workings of our democracy and to develop future professional skills.

Application Deadlines:
Spring Session – mid-January – May: Deadline: November 1
Summer Options – Deadline: March 1
    - Option #1 – June: June 4-June 29
    - Option #2 – July: July 9-August 3
    - Option #3 – August: August 6-August 31
Fall Session – September-December: Deadline: July 15
The following application information must be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to the D.C. Intern Coordinator by the deadline of the session of interest:
    (1) Application – available online here or as a PDF for printing here
    (2) Resume
    (3) University Transcript
    (4) Three letters of recommendation

Completed applications can be sent to the following:

Senator Jim DeMint
Attn: Intern Coordinator
167 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Fax: (202) 228-5143
E-mail: Samantha_Leahy@demint.senate.gov
 
South Carolina Offices Intern Experience:
Sen. DeMint’s state offices also offer internship experiences to qualified students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate study. These internship spots are available for the fall and spring semesters, as well as the summer months. Internship dates in the state are more flexible, so please contact the intern coordinator of the office to which you are applying with questions regarding specific dates of the internship. The preferred method of contact is e-mail.

Interns in DeMint's state offices assist state staff in providing constituent services to the people of South Carolina. The state office provides assistance to South Carolina residents who have questions about a variety of issues or problems with federal government agencies. Intern responsibilities involve answering phones, working with constituents who contact the office, assisting staff with casework and special projects, and participating in office duties.

For students who are interested in public service, an internship provides you with a unique opportunity to observe the inside workings of our democracy and to develop future professional skills.

Application Deadlines:
Spring Session – mid-January – May: Deadline: November 1
Summer Session – Deadline: March 1
Fall Session – September-December: Deadline: July 1

We recognize that academic schedules can change – late applications will be considered if intern positions have not been filled.

The following application information/correspondence must be mailed to THE STATE OFFICE TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING by the deadline of the session of interest:
    (1) Application – PDF for printing here
    (2) Resume
    (3) University Transcript
    (4) Three letters of recommendation

Completed applications should be sent to the office to which you are applying.  For questions regarding state office internships, please use the following contact information (e-mail is preferred):

Senator Jim DeMint
Attn: Intern Coordinator
40 West Broad Street
Suite 320
Greenville, SC 29601
E-mail the Greenville Intern Coordinator or call 864-233-5366

Senator Jim DeMint
Attn: Intern Coordinator
39 Broad Street
Suite 300
Charleston, SC 29401
E-mail the Charleston Intern Coordinator or call (843) 727-4525

Senator Jim DeMint
Attn: Intern Coordinator
1901 Main Street
Suite 1475
Columbia, SC 29201
E-Mail the Columbia Intern Coordinator or call (803) 771-6112