Congressional Internships |
Thank you for your interest in a Congressional Internship. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree offers internships to qualified college students and graduates who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a congressional office. Full and part-time unpaid internships are offered year-round in both the district office in Portland, ME and the Washington, DC office. In the Washington office, internships allow students to actively observe the legislative process while participating in the administrative operations of a congressional office. Intern responsibilities include constituent inquiries, processing tour and flag requests, opening and routing incoming mail, giving tours of the Capitol attending hearings, researching legislative issues, responding to, and performing general office duties. In the Portland office, interns will gain hands-on experience interacting with constituents, elected officials, and business and community leaders. Interns will communicate with state and federal agencies to address the concerns and alleviate the problems of residents of the First District. In addition, responsibilities include processing tour and flag requests, opening and routing incoming mail, and performing general office duties. These internships are intended to be educational experiences; staff will work with your institutions of higher education to help you obtain academic credit for interning.
What must be included in my application? All interns must submit the following:
Preference will be given to applicants who:
What are the deadlines for submitting my application? Winter/spring internships: November 18 Whom do I contact for more information? Please call my Washington, D.C. Office at (202) 225-6116 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information on DC internships or my Portland Office at (207) 774-5019 for more information on Maine-based internships.
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