Serving an internship in Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison's office provides college students with an overview of the United States Congress. It enables them to work closely with Senate staff who are involved with all levels of the legislative process and responsible for constituent services. These internships are strictly voluntary in nature and are divided into Spring, Summer, and Fall Sessions. Internships are available in the Senator's D.C. office as well as in her state offices located in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

Washington, D.C. Internships

Interns are assigned to work with Senate staff who are responsible for Senator Hutchison's legislative, administrative or press operations. An intern's time is divided between substantive projects and support work (errands, copying, mailroom duty and answering phones). The Washington office offers the opportunity for students to observe the operation of the Senate and its interaction with the House of Representatives and the executive and judicial branches.

Texas Office Internships

The state offices provide interns with a practical knowledge of constituent services. Staff members assist Texans who are seeking assistance from agencies of the federal government. State office intern duties include assisting staff members with casework and constituent requests, as well as providing general office support. If you are interested in becoming an intern in one of Senator Hutchison’s Texas offices, please contact the state office in which you are seeking an internship.

Application:

Interested undergraduate students must be Texas residents. Applicants must have completed one year of college. An applicant for an internship in either the Washington or Texas offices should provide the following information:

• the completed application form, found here
• a resume which includes the applicant's full name, school, permanent address and phone number, course of study, expected date of graduation, work experience, honors or extracurricular activities, and volunteer or political activities
• an essay outlining why the applicant wishes to serve
• two letters of recommendation
• grade transcript

For internships in Washington, DC, please fax your complete application materials to 202-224-0776 or e-mail to Interns@hutchison.senate.gov.

For internships in one of the Senator's offices in Texas, please fax your completed application to the desired office. Note:Dates for these internships are decided by each regional office. Please contact the individual state offices for further details.

Internship Dates:

For more information on Senator Hutchison's intern program, call 202-224-5922 and ask to speak to the Intern Coordinator, or e-mail your inquiry to: Interns@hutchison.senate.gov

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