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Internships

The Washington, DC and New Haven offices both sponsor an internship program. Interns are accepted any time of the year, although it is best if a student can work for a full semester or summer. A three-month period of time allows the student to truly experience life in a Congressional office.

Internships are available year round and on a full-time or part-time basis. The Washington D.C. program provides a stipend. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of interns. Depending on availability, a brief phone interview may be necessary. While the office maintains a rolling deadline, please be advised that summer months fill particularly quickly and applicants should apply at their earliest convenience.

Our office requires all staff, fellows and interns to complete a full SARS-CoV2 vaccination course. New hires will have 30 days from their start date to comply with this policy. Individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a legal exemption (disability, medical condition or sincerely held religious belief), should contact the Chief of Staff, and will be asked to provide supporting documentation to evaluate the accommodation request.

Thank you for your interest. We welcome your participation and look forward to receiving your application.

 

Washington Office

Responsibilities: The office of Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro runs an internship program intended for current undergraduate students, recent college graduates, and students currently enrolled in graduate school. Internships in Congresswoman DeLauro's office combine administrative and legislative work. Interns are involved in all aspects of the office including constituent services, correspondence, and legislative research, in addition to providing general staff support. Interns are also encouraged to attend hearings, lectures, and seminars available in Congress and around the Hill. Congresswoman DeLauro's staff is willing to provide projects specific to the interests of the intern, whenever possible.

Qualifications: Applicants should have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent writing skills, and an enthusiastic attitude. Interning in Congresswoman DeLauro's office is a great opportunity to work in a highly active legislative office.

How to Apply: If you are interested, please take a moment to fill out the application form. Please email your completed application form, a cover letter, resume, brief 1-2 page writing sample, and two reference contacts to Claybrook.Vaughan@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Summer 2024 Internship" by March 30. Please send the completed application form and all application materials in a single PDF file. If you have any additional questions or would like to be mailed an application, please feel free to contact Clay Vaughan in Congresswoman DeLauro's office at (202) 225-3661. For Fall semester internships, the deadline is August 18. For Spring semester internships, the deadline is November 317.  For Summer semester internships, the deadline is March 30.

Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, service in the military, disability or sexual orientation.

 

District Office

Responsibilities: Interns in the New Haven District Office work closely with the assigned supervisory staff performing a full range of tasks including but not limited to: data entry, word processing, gathering and recording constituent information, casework research, generating correspondence, initiating and receiving telephonic contacts, special projects, general office administrative work (typing, filing, copying, mailings, answering telephones) and staff support.

Qualifications: the New Haven District Office internship is open to current undergraduate students, recent college graduates, and students currently enrolled in graduate school. Applicants should have an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, have basic computer skills, possess excellent writing skills, and have an enthusiastic attitude. Interning in Congresswoman DeLauro's district office is a great opportunity to help your neighbors in the Third District.

Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, service in the military, disability or sexual orientation.

 

How to Apply: Full time and part time internships in the New Haven District Office are available year round and generally coincide with college semesters. While preference is given to Third District residents, students from all areas are encouraged to apply. This program is designed to enhance college level coursework. New Haven has rolling admission for Fall and Spring internships. If applying after September 1 for Fall or after February 1 for Spring, please call to determine if any positions are available before applying.  For summer internships, the deadline is March 31.

If you are interested, please complete the application and return it along with the requested documentation and a wallet sized photo to the New Haven District Office. If you have questions concerning District Office internships, please contact Jennifer Lamb or Jeffrey Bombard at (203) 562-3718. Please email all applications to Jeffrey.Bombard@mail.house.gov and jennifer.lamb@mail.house.gov.