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 with any additional questions.

Washington, DC

Deadline to apply for Summer 2023 is April 15th, 2023.

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 a week. Applicants with Colorado ties are prioritized.  Applicants must have a high school diploma. 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 Hannah.illathu@mail.house.gov with“[Your Last Name]  [Internship season (spring, summer, or fall)] DC Internship” in the subject line. Your writing sample can be a previous school essay or a piece of writing you are proud of — we are looking for anything that conveys your written communication and critical thinking skills. Please include dates of availability in your submission. 

DC Office Deadlines- We will not consider any applications submitted after these dates.

Lakewood, Colorado

Deadline to apply for Summer 2023 is April 15th, 2023.

We are still considering Spring 2023 intern applications on a rolling basis. This internship will last from a start date in March until May 15th, 2023.

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. MT.  Applicants must be able to commit to working at least 20 hours a week. 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. Internships are eligible for a paid monthly stipend of $500-$1000 depending on the number of hours worked. 

To apply for a summer internship, please send an email with your resume, cover letter, and writing sample (maximum length of 5 pages) to David.clark@mail.house.gov with “[Your Last Name] Summer 2023 District Office Internship” in the subject line.  Your writing sample can be a previous school essay or a piece of writing you are proud of — we are looking for anything that conveys your written communication and critical thinking skills. Please indicate the intern season (spring, summer, or fall) you are interested in within the subject line. Please include dates of availability in your submission.

Lakewood District Office Deadlines- We will not consider any applications submitted after these dates.