Internships

Washington, D.C.

In the Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. Students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

In Washington, DC, interns' responsibilities will vary. They may be asked to answer phones, assist the communications staff, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

District

In the District office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.

Ben Reifel Internship

Dusty is looking for individuals who are interested in federal tribal relations or Native American issues. This specific internship is based in Washington, D.C., so applicants must be willing to relocate for the position. The ideal candidate will intern with the office for a minimum of six weeks. Although this internship is intended for individuals with an interest in federal Indian policy, students are encouraged to explore other policy areas during the internship. Please contact the D.C. Office at 202-225-2801 with additional questions about the program. 

Apply

Please complete and submit the form below to apply for an internship in one of our offices. Ensure that you have your cover letter and resume ready to upload at the end of this form. Submitting these documents is required.

Application Deadlines

Spring internships: November 15
Summer internships: March 15
Fall internships: July 15