The office of the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs accepts a limited number of internship and fellowship applicants each year. Successful applicants serve during spring (January-May), summer (May/June-August) and fall (September-December) terms.

The Vice Chairman’s Office seeks individuals with specific interests in Indian education, tribal economic development, Indian land management, federal trust responsibility, Indian healthcare, Indian housing, and tribal law and order. Interns and fellows assist with legislative research projects, hearings and administrative tasks and gain firsthand knowledge on how a Senate Committee works to pass legislation and conducts oversight on federal agencies, programs and policy implementation. Though no specific major or program is required, a good academic record is a must. Applicants who can work full-time (40 hours/five days per week) are strongly preferred.

Given that Vice Chairman Tester is from Montana, current and former Montana residents are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, three references and writing sample to resumes@indian.senate.gov or to the following address:

The Honorable Jon Tester

Vice Chairman

U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Attention: Intern Coordinator, Minority Staff
838 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

 Application Deadlines: 

Summer 2016 – March 18, 2016
Note: We understand legal interns often face different application cycles and deadlines, particularly for summer internships. We do our best to work with candidates to accommodate these differences. Please note in your cover letter if this applies.

Fall 2016  – July 1, 2016

Spring 2017  – November 4, 2016

Please note that due to the amount of resumes we receive, the Committee is unable to respond individually to submissions. Committee staff will contact you if they have any questions or need further information.