Internships
- Introduction
- Intern Responsibilities
- Qualifications and Selection
- Deadlines
- Washington Interns
- Washington After Work
- Application
- Introduction
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Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Senator Mitch McConnell's office. Senator McConnell's intern program is open to any college student who is a resident of Kentucky.
The McConnell internship program provides college students with the opportunity to enhance their education while working in a fast-paced office of a national leader. Participation in the program allows interns the ability to gain valuable inner-office experience as well as increase their knowledge of issues important to both the Commonwealth and our country.
Interns gain firsthand knowledge of the legislative process and daily activities of the federal government. Furthermore, the program allows students to develop friendships with other Congressional interns and take advantage of all the Washington D.C. area has to offer.
Paid internships are offered throughout the year in three sessions - summer, spring and fall. The summer internships are the most competitive due to the high volume of applications. Therefore, Senator McConnell offers two summer sessions approximately six weeks each.
A few part-time internships are offered in the Senator's state offices, which are located in Louisville, Lexington, Fort Wright, Paducah, Bowling Green and London. Internships in the state are issued on a volunteer basis and are geared toward interns seeking to earn college credit by working in the Senator's office.
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If selected to be an intern for Senator McConnell you will be assigned as either a legislative or press intern. Legislative interns assist staff by researching current legislation and drafting constituent responses. Press interns assist staff by tracking current news and legislation, assisting with press events and drafting press releases. All interns perform other daily office duties including: sorting mail, making copies, giving tours of the Capitol, and answering telephones.
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Interns are selected on the basis of strong scholastic and
extracurricular achievements as well as an interest in the governmental
process.
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Application deadlines for internships are the same each year:
- Summer Session - February 16
- Fall Session - June 30
- Spring Session - November 1
- Washington Interns
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In addition to daily office responsibilities, McConnell interns enjoy many unique opportunities. They may attend seminars and various speeches given by distinguished guests and, often times, special tours of the White House and the Capitol are offered. The goal of Senator McConnell's internship program is not only to introduce the student to Congress but the entire spectrum of events occurring in our nation's Capitol.
Please note: If selected as a Washington intern, you will be responsible for your own housing, living and travel expenses, as well as other arrangements deemed necessary.
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Although you will be busy during your internship, there is life after work. Interns find they receive valuable information both in and out of the office. Downtown DC offers a great variety of cultural experiences including Smithsonian Museums, National Monuments, the Kennedy Center, Washington Nationals baseball games and so much more. Washington is also convenient to sights in Virginia and Maryland including Mt. Vernon, Arlington Cemetery and the cities of Baltimore, MD and Richmond, VA.
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To apply for an internship, please fill out the application form below and mail the completed version to the address below.
Ms. Megan McCain
Office of Senator Mitch McConnell
317 Russell Senate Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2541
Download: Internship Information and Application
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