Federal Relations

Congressional Internship Opportunities

Senator Arlen Specter (R)

Duties: Observe and participate in legislative process, develop research and writing techniques and hone interpersonal skills. Interns assist in one of three areas: legislation, press or administration.
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Fall/Spring: 20 hours per week. Summer: 40 hours per week
Length of Internship: Fall/Spring: One semester. Summer: Two sessions of six weeks each
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring semesters
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-224-4254
Contact: Applications available on-line
Website Information: http://specter.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Internships.Home

Congressman Robert A. Brady (D)

Duties: Congressional hearings, research, constituent correspondence, data entry
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: Fall/Spring: One semester. Summer: Two six-week sessions
Credit: Must contact local civic, community, educational and religious organizations fo sponsorship
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-4731
Contact: Internship Coordinator
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/robertbrady/internships.shtml

Congressman Charles Dent (R)

Duties: Legislative and communications duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students, preference given to residents of the 15 th district
Reimbursement: Fall/Spring interns may be compensated, Summer positions are unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: One semester
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-6411
Contact: Applications available online
Website Information: http://dent.house.gov/studentcenter.shtml#internship

Congressman Mike Doyle (D)

Duties: Clerical, legislative support and constituent services
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full time or part-time
Length of Internship: Varies
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-2135
Contact: Application available online
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/doyle/intern.shtml

Congressman Phil English (R)

Duties: Research assistance, legislative/administrative duties, correspondence with constituents
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full or part-time
Length of Internship: One semester
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-5406
Contact: Nancy Billet at DC office or district office
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/english/intern.shtml

Congressman Chaka Fattah (D)

Duties: Legislative research and observing floor proceedings, meeting preparation, constituent correspondence
Location: Washington, DC
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing
Reimbursement: Unpaid. Depending on experience, an intern may qualify for a paid position in the office.
Full-time or Part-time: At least 16 hours per week
Length of Internship: Usually one semester
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Business Professional
Phone: 202-225-4001
Contact: Intern Coordinator
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/fattah/education/internship.htm

Congressman Jim Gerlach (R)

Duties: Legislative process, communications and constituent services
Location: Washington, DC, or district offices
Eligibility: College students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full and part-time
Length of Internship: Usually one semester, Summer is split into two six-week sessions
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-4315
Contact: Application available online
Website Information: http://gerlach.house.gov/ConstituentServices/internships.htm

Congressman Tim Holden (D)

Duties: Legislation and communications duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full and part-time
Length of Internship: Varies
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-5546
Contact: Intern Coordinator; make sure to fax application
Website Information: http://www.holden.house.gov/display2.cfm?id=5398&type=Services

Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (D)

Duties: Constituency, legislative research and communications
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: Varies
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-6511
Contact: Intern Coordinator Kate McMahon
Website Information: http://kanjorski.house.gov/HoR/PA11/Resources/Internships/Internships.htm

Congressman Tim Murphy (R)

Duties: Constituent services, interactions with the community, legislative duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full and part-time
Length of Internship: Usually one semester
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-2301
Contact: Internship Coordinator
Website Information: http://murphy.house.gov/ConstituentServices/internships.htm

Congressman John Murtha (D)

Duties: Constituent services, communications and legislative duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full and part-time
Length of Internship: Usually one semester
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-2065
Contact: Internship Coordinator
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/murtha/

Congressman E. Peterson (R)

Duties: Constituent services, communications and legislative duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: Varies
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-5121
Contact: Washington Office
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/johnpeterson/

Congressman Joseph R. Pitts (R)

Duties: Communications, legislative, constituent and research duties
Location: Washington, DC, Lancaster and Chester County offices
Eligibility: High school or college student
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: Usually one semester
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-2411
Contact: Mary O’Connor ( Washington office) or Tom Tillett (District offices)
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/pitts/service/servicesindexa-k.htm#Internships

Congressman Todd Russell Platts (R)

Duties: Observe committees, the House and the Senate, and other government agencies
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: College students; High school students (district offices), Must be resident of 19 th District
Reimbursement: Unpaid during Fall and Spring semesters; Summer interns receive weekly stipend and dormitory housing while in Washington, DC.
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: Usually one semester
Credit: May receive academic credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Business Professional
Phone: 202-225-2431
Contact: Applications available online
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/platts/interns.html

Congresswoman Allyson Y. Schwartz (D)

Duties: Legislative, communications, research and constituency duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Varies
Length of Internship: Usually one semester
Credit: May receive academic credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Business Professional
Phone: 202-225-6111
Contact: Washington Office
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/schwartz/

Congressman Bill Shuster (R)

Duties: Legislative, clerical, research and constituency duties
Location: Washington, DC and district offices
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students, preference given to Political Science majors
Reimbursement: Unpaid
Full-time or Part-time: Full and part-time available
Length of Internship: One semester, summer internships last one month
Credit: May receive credit
Schedule: Summer, Fall and Spring
Appropriate Dress: Varies
Phone: 202-225-2431
Contact: Application available online
Website Information: http://www.house.gov/shuster/internships.htm