Internship Information

Congressional Internships provide an opportunity for young people who are interested in the legislative process to work in U.S. Rep. DeGette's Washington, D.C. or District offices.  Internships are available throughout the year to undergraduate and graduate students.  Candidates must be willing to commit to working at least three months for a minimum of 20 hours per week in an unpaid position. 

If you would like to apply for an internship in U.S. Rep. DeGette's Washington, D.C. office, please e-mail a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample (2 – 3 pages, may be section of a longer research paper)  to CO01.Scheduler@mail.house.gov.  You may also apply via postal mail to:

The Honorable Diana DeGette
Attention: Matthew Allen
2368 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

If you would like to apply for an internship in U.S. Rep. DeGette's District Office, please e-mail a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample from an academic paper (2 – 3 pages, may be section of a longer academic paper) to Andrea.Autobee-Trujillo@mail.house.gov. You may also apply via postal mail to:

The Honorable Diana DeGette
Attention: Andrea Autobee-Trujillo
600 Grant Street #202
Denver, CO 80203

The District Office focuses on helping constituents resolve problems with federal agencies, outreach into the community,  developing public events and working with various constituency groups. Interns in the District Office will have the opportunity to attend community meetings, help develop Congressional events, direct constituents to appropriate resources and provide project assistance to Congressional staff.

Please contact either U.S. Rep. DeGette's Denver, CO office or her Washington, DC office if you have any further questions or would like more information regarding internship opportunities.