Internships

We offer internships throughout the year in our Washington, D.C. Office and our District Office. Internships offer the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in a congressional office and learn more about the legislative process.

Washington, D.C.

In our Washington, D.C. office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

In Washington, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

Kansas

In our Kansas office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.

Application Deadlines

Spring 2013 Session - Friday, October 19, 2012

Summer 2013 Session - Friday, March 1, 2013

Fall 2013 Session - Monday, July 1, 2013

Application Process

To apply, please download the Internship Application Form from the link listed above and complete the application. Along with this form, you are also asked to submit an up-to-date resume, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation. Once you have assembled all application materials, please email your entire application to Joseph.Nelthorpe@mail.house.gov. Please send all application materials in a single email.

Although interns come from a variety of backgrounds, priority is given to applicants who are from the 3^rd District of Kansas and/or have completed their junior year of college.

If you have any questions, please contact our intern coordinator, at (202) 225-2865.

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