Internships are available in all six state offices and in our Washington office. School-year interns are accepted on a rolling basis and each office will work with intern candidates to accommodate class schedules. Summer internships are divided into two-six week sessions. Summer internship applications must be received by the deadline specified on the application form. Please indicate the office for which you are applying.
Semester interns are asked to commit a minimum of 15 hours a week for 12 weeks. Internships are unpaid, college credit may be awarded from your degree-granting institution. Preference is given to college Juniors and Seniors from Tennessee with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher. Resumes and applications may be faxed to the attention of Misty Marshall at: (202) 228-3398.
Page Sponsorship
Senate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator. There are thirty Page positions in the United States Senate which serve its one hundred Members; therefore, not all Senators are able to appoint Pages. Due to the limited number of positions and the volume of interested students, competition is keen and, unfortunately, not all students who seek a position can be accommodated.
Senators may also appoint students for the Summer Page Program. Since there is limited space in Webster Hall, summer Pages may live with their parents or a relative in the area; alternate housing arrangements must be approved in writing by the parents or legal guardian.
Requirements for Selection
Pages must be citizens of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State, and must have a social security number.
Pages must verify a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a home school transcript and a certification of immunization to qualify for attendance at the school.
A general health assessment completed by a licensed physician is required, in addition to certification of immunization. Pages play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the Senate. Their schedule can be long and tedious, and requires tremendous endurance; good health and stamina are requirements which can not be waived.
Pages are also required to be covered by health insurance; if not covered, they will be required to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence
Pages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence during the school year. The cost of living in the residence hall is $450 per month and includes breakfast and dinner each day. Payment is made through payroll deduction. An initial security deposit of $250 is required before checking in and is refundable when it has been determined that no damage has occurred to the residence.
Webster Hall is located two blocks from the Hart Senate Office Building. Staff includes a Program Director, Administrative Aide and four proctors. Proctors reside in Webster Hall. Two floors encompass living quarters, one of which is designated for young women, the other for young men. Each floor has a community day room for social activity.
Pages must share rooms with each other. Each room is designed for four to six occupants and is furnished with twin size bunk or loft style beds, desks, chairs, and bureaus. Each room has closet space, a private bath and a telephone, which is shared by the Pages. Laundry and kitchen facilities are provided within the building.
United States Capitol Police maintain a 24-hour security desk and a provision that requires all individuals to present identification and all visitors and guests to sign in. Capitol Police patrol the area by car and foot regularly throughout the day and night. Webster Hall is monitored by a security alarm system and all emergency and safety measures required by the District of Columbia for community life structures are present and enforced.