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Internships

An internship in my office provides students with valuable experience as they prepare for their professional careers. Interns have the opportunity to work with and assist all members of the staff, including legislative, administrative, outreach, and communications duties. Internships are available in both the Washington D.C. and St. Paul offices.

Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, as there are far more applicants than available positions. Minnesota ties are strongly preferred and should be noted in the first paragraph of your cover letter. Interns are paid a stipend. In addition, my office is happy to work with your college or university to arrange for course credit. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Supporting administrative staff: answering phones, database entry, and sorting mail.
  • Supporting legislative staff: tracking constituent correspondence, drafting letters, and conducting light research.
  • Attending briefings and hearings for legislative staff.
  • Compiling news clips.
  • Promoting constituent outreach efforts by communicating with constituents and constituent groups, attending meetings and events, and drafting correspondence.

Logistics: Internships are available year-round. They are available on either a full-time or a part-time basis. Transportation and housing for internships in the Washington, D.C. office are the responsibility of interns.

Application process: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and available hours. Additionally, please indicate any Minnesota ties. Students interested in a Washington, D.C. internship should email MN04admin@mail.house.gov. For St. Paul internships, please email MN04DOScheduler@mail.house.gov.

We are now accepting applications for summer internships in our St. Paul and Washington, DC offices. The deadline to apply is March 15th, at 11:59 PM.