Internship

Internships

Our office is excited to offer internship opportunities in our Washington, DC and Lakewood, Colorado offices. See below for details on roles and responsibilities and how to apply. Please reach out to our office via email or at (202) 225-2645 with any additional questions.

Washington, DC

Deadline to apply for Summer 2025 is April 15th

Internships in our Washington, D.C. office run throughout the fall, spring, and summer.

Intern responsibilities vary but include answering phones, sorting mail, researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, giving tours of the Capitol building, and drafting press releases and constituent letters on various issues. Additionally, the office encourages and will facilitate networking opportunities for interns and staff members.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.  Applicants must be able to commit to working at least 20 hours per week. Applicants with Colorado ties are prioritized.  Applicants must have a high school diploma. Applicants who are rising juniors in college or further in their education or careers will be prioritized. Internships are eligible for a paid monthly stipend of $500-$1000 depending on the number of hours worked. 

To apply, please send an email with your resume, cover letter and writing sample (maximum length of 5 pages) to CO07internapplications@mail.house.gov with “[Your Last Name][Season][Year] DC Internship” in the subject line- for example: “Smith Summer 2023 DC Internship". Please send the emails and phone numbers of 2-3 professional or academic references and include dates of availability in your submission. 

DC Office Deadlines- If submitted after these dates, applications will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Lakewood, Colorado

Deadline to apply for Summer 2025 is April 15th

Internships in our District Office in Lakewood run throughout the fall, spring and summer. This internship provides students with public service experience and the ability to serve constituents of the seventh district of Colorado.

Intern responsibilities vary but include answering office phones, greeting visitors, assisting with constituent casework, conducting research, researching federal grants, writing letters, and assisting staff with special projects. Additionally, the office encourages and will facilitate networking opportunities for interns and staff members.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MST.  Preference will be given to applicants who live within the district or have in-district ties, but interested applicants who live outside of the district in Colorado are still encouraged to apply and will be considered. Applicants must have a high school diploma and ties to Colorado. Applicants who are rising juniors in college or further in their education or careers will be prioritized. Internships are eligible for a paid monthly stipend of $500-$1000 depending on the number of hours worked. 

To apply for an internship, please send an email with your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (maximum length of 5 pages) to CO07internapplications@mail.house.gov with “[Your Last Name][Season][Year] Lakewood Internship” in the subject line- for example: “Smith Summer 2023 Lakewood Internship”. Please send the emails and phone numbers of 2-3 professional or academic references and include dates of availability in your submission.

Lakewood District Office Deadlines- If submitted after these dates, applications will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.