Internships

**Thank you for your interest in an internship in the Office of Congressman Chris Pappas. During this difficult time in our nation’s history, we are excited to see your continued interest in public service.

Washington, DC

Serving as an intern on our team is an exciting opportunity to work closely alongside staff and develop professional skills in a Congressional office setting. The ideal intern should be responsible, focused, enthusiastic, able to work cooperatively with Congressional staff, and possess excellent oral and written communications skills.  

An internship in the Washington, DC office encompasses a variety of tasks and assignments such as answering phones, greeting visitors, giving tours, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to work with the legislative team and outreach staff to assist with legislation, special projects, writing, and/or research. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many functions of a Congressional office.

District

An internship in the district office encompasses a variety of tasks and assignments such as answering phones, greeting visitors, writing letters, assisting with community outreach, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to work with constituent services and outreach staff to assist with casework, special projects, writing, and/or research. As a result, interns learn about all facets of a Congressional District office.

Apply

To apply for an internship, please submit your resume, cover letter, and one short writing sample (no longer than two pages) to Pappas.Internships@mail.house.gov with “[Last Name] Internship Application – [Season] 2023 ” in the subject line. In your email, please also specify your specific dates and times of availability. 

For the Washington, DC Office, Winter/Spring 2023 applications are closed and Summer 2023 applications will open in April.

For the District Office, the deadline for Winter 2023 applications is Sunday, January 1 at 11:59 pm.

Current appropriations law prohibits the use of federally appropriated funds to pay the compensation of U.S. government employees whose post of duty is in the continental U.S. unless that person, generally:

1. Is a U.S. citizen;
2. Is a lawful permanent resident and has applied for (or affirms that he or she will apply for) citizenship within six months of first becoming eligible to apply (and the person must complete the citizenship process within two years of applying, but delays attributable to the processing of the application do not count toward the two-year deadline);
3. Is admitted as a refugee or is granted asylum and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and subsequently a citizen when he/she is eligible to do so; or
4. Is a person who owes allegiance to the U.S. (e.g., nationals of American Samoa, the Swains Island, or the Northern Mariana Islands; and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. § 1408). 

See Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-103, div. E tit. VII, § 704 (2022).