Congressional Internships

​Please note that the internship openings listed here are offered through the individual employers listed below, rather than through the University of Delaware's Department of Political Science & International Relations. Students should pursue these internships at their own risk, and should speak with the Department of Political Science & International Relation's Director of Internships and/or their academic advisor before pursuing any internship for credit.

Office: Senator Tom Carper

Name of Position: Dover Office Internship Fall 2021

Contact: interncoordinator@carper.senate.gov​

Deadline to Apply: August 24, 2021​

Materials Needed: Please submit your application packet to Mrs. Amber Withrow by e-mail: interncoordinator@carper.senate.gov​

Notes & Website for additional information: Link to online application

Office: Senator Chris Coons

Name of Position: Washington, D.C. Press Program

​Contact: ​​Dover office Phone: (302) 736-560

​Washington, D.C. office Phone: (202) 224-5042

Deadline to Apply: Monday August 9th

Materials Needed: Online application that must be logged into

Notes & Website for additional information: Visit the website for more information

Application process should go through the website, contact information is for assistance.

Office: Senator Chris Coons

Name of Position:  Remote Press Internship
Contact:
Dover office Phone: (302) 736-5601
Washington, D.C. office Phone: (202) 224-5042

Deadline to Apply: Friday, December 18th, 2020 at 11:59 PM ET

Materials Needed: Online app​licati​on that must be logged into

Notes & Website for additional information: Visit the website for more information

Office: Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester

Name of Position: District Internship
Contact:
Krista Weed (302) 830-2330 Krista.weed@mail.house.gov     
or Tyrone Jones (302) 830-2330 Tyrone.Jones@mail.house.gov

Deadline to Apply: Accept applications on a rolling basis. Interviews for the summer district internship typically occur in early to mid may in person although the office may accommodate students over the phone if needed.

Materials Needed: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 References,

Notes & Website for additional information: Interns may be eligible to receive stipends. Internship opportunities are year round and applications for the fall and spring semesters are considered on a rolling basis. Completed applications may be sent to: LBR.internship@mail.house.gov.

Visit the Website for more information.​

Office: Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester

Name of Position: District Internship
Contact:
Krista Weed (302) 830-2330 Krista.weed@mail.house.gov     
or Tyrone Jones (302) 830-2330 Tyrone.Jones@mail.house.gov

Deadline to Apply: Accept applications on a rolling basis. Interviews for the summer district internship typically occur in early to mid may in person although the office may accommodate students over the phone if needed.

Materials Needed: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 References,

​Notes & Website for additional information: Interns may be eligible to receive stipends. Internship opportunities are year round and applications for the fall and spring semesters are considered on a rolling basis. Completed applications may be sent to: LBR.internship@mail.house.gov.

​Visit the Website for more information.​