***Please note that the
internship openings listed on this page 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: Conservative Partnership
Name of Position: Intern
Contact: Kali Kountoupis kkountoupis@conservativepartnership.org
Materials Needed: Completed Google Form: https://www.conservativepartnership.org/internships
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Office: The Virginia Coordinated Campaign
Name of Position: Fellow
Contact: Olivia Brandon olivia.brandon@2020victory.com
Deadline to Apply: August 28th
Materials Needed: Completed Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMEc9OZL9ivdzQ46KvxjaF6Ll2-5G5un1Y7knR0fcTMVJC2w/viewform
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Office: FS Vector
Name of Position: Intern
More information here.
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Office: Governor John Carney
Name of Position: Wilmington and Dover Office Internship
Contact: Christal Graciano, Internship Coordinator (302) 577-3210 govinternship@delaware.gov
Deadline to Apply: Priority Deadline for the summer internship is May 1 but applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Wilmington office:
- Winter Term 2020: December 5, 2019
- Spring Term 2020: January 31, 2020
- Summer Term 2020: May 1, 2020
- Fall Term 2020: August 7, 2020
Dover office:
- Spring Term 2020: December 5, 2019
- Summer Term 2020: May 1, 2020
- Fall Term 2020: August 7, 2020
Materials Needed: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample
Notes & Website for additional information: Internship is unpaid. Cover letter and resume may be sent to: govinternship@delaware.gov. Website with more information: https://governor.delaware.gov/internships/.
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Office: Delaware Democratic Party
Name of Position: Delaware Democratic Party Internship at State Headquarters
Contact: Travis Williams, Deputy Executive Director (302) 328-9036 Travis@DelDems.org
Deadline to Apply: Accept applications on a rolling basis.
Materials Needed: Completed Google Form found on their website. The form will become accessible in March for the summer internship program.
Notes & Website for additional information: Internship is unpaid. Website with more information: https://www.deldems.org/jobs
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Office: Delaware State Chamber of Commerce
Name of Position: Communications and Events Intern, Legislative Affairs Intern,
Contact: Denée Crumrine, Communications Manager (302) 576-6566 dcrumrine@dscc.com
Deadline to Apply: The Chamber accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Materials Needed: Resume, Cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples if applying to be a Communications and Events Intern.
Notes & Website for additional information: Email the above materials to dcrumrine@dscc.com and indicate what program you're interested in. Internship is unpaid but the Chamber is willing to work with interns' universities for credit. Parking fees are reimbursed. Website with more information: http://www.dscc.com/intern.html.
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Office: World Trade Center Delaware
Name of Position: Internship Opportunities in Administration/Operation, Graphic Design, Communications, Marketing, Program Coordination and Research/Trade Information
Contact:
Wilmington Office: (302) 656-7905
Specific inquiries into the application: info@wtcde.com
Deadline to Apply: Accept applications on a rolling basis. Interviews for summer positions are done during the spring semester.
Materials Needed: Cover Letter, resume, indication of which position you're interested in (applicants may indicate more than one position if interested or in case one position is already filled)
Notes & Website for additional information: Unpaid but willing to work with schools to arrange a for-credit option. Send completed application to: info@wtcde.com and the Center will schedule an interview after receiving the completed application. Website with more information:https://www.wtcde.com/internships.html
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Office: Office of the Child Advocate
Name of Position: Office of the Child Advocate Internship
Contact: Rosalie Morales, Chief Policy Advisor (302) 255-1730 Rosalie.morales@delaware.gov
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis and interviews will be conducted within a month of the application deadline.January 1 (Interviews in January/February)April 1 (Interviews in April/May)July 1 (Interviews in July/August)October 1 (Interviews in October/November)
Materials Needed: Resume, Cover Letter, Professional References
Notes & Website for additional information: Website with more information: https://courts.delaware.gov/childadvocate/students/interns.aspx
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Office: Delaware Department of Education
Name of Position: Delaware Future Education Leaders Program
Contact: Angela Moffett-Batty, Education Associate, Communications (302) 735-4099 angela.moffett-batty@doe.k12.de.us
Deadline to Apply: April 1st
Materials Needed: Resume, Completed Online Application
Notes & Website for additional information: The Department is unsure if they are continuing the program for next year, but inquiries may still be sent to the above contact. In the past, participants have received a $3,000 stipend upon completion of the program. Website with more information: https://www.doe.k12.de.us/cms/lib/DE01922744/Centricity/Domain/174/DFELP%20Guide%20and%20Application%202019.pdf'
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Office: DNREC/Delaware State Parks
Name of Position: Policy and Communications Intern (DE National Estuarine Research Reserve, St. Jones Reserve)
Contact: Questions should be directed to (302) 739-9183 or to DNREC_HelpYourPark@State.de.us
Deadline to Apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Materials Needed: Completed online application including 2 references. Once the online application is completed and submitted, a request for an interview will be initiated.
Notes & Website for additional information: Stipend of $100/week available for interns serving 30+ hours/week. Online Application:https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1544724345
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Office: United Way of Delaware
Name of Position: Summer Internship
Contact: Jamee Boone, Senior Vice President, Philanthropy and Engagement (302) 573-3795 jboone@uwde.org
Deadline to Apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round.
Materials Needed: Interested applicants should reach out to the above contact with their resume and a cover letter detailing their course of study, interests, hobbies, passions, skills, and any program specifics and information that may help transfer university credit. A phone interview should be scheduled within a week of reaching out.
Notes & Website for additional information: Website with more information: http://uwde.org/careers/summer-internship/.
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Office: CHILD Inc.
Name of Position: CHILD Inc. Internship
Contact: Gina Dominick, Human Resources Coordinator (302) 762-8989 gdominick@childinc.com
Deadline to Apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Materials Needed: Resume and cover letter detailing what you're hoping to accomplish, availability, and which programming you're most interested in. If there are openings, directors of the specific program will reach out for an interview.
Notes & Website for additional information: CHILD Inc. offers internships year-round. Website with more information: https://www.childinc.com/index.php/about-us-main/job-opportunities-internships
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Office: Delaware Center for Justice
Name of Position: Delaware Center for Justice Internship
Contact: Kirstin Cornnell, Interim Executive Director (302) 658-7174 Ext. 25 kcornnell@dcjustice.org
Deadline to Apply: April 1
Materials Needed: A completed application found at: http://www.dcjustice.org/employmentvolunteers/ and emailed to kcornnel@dcjustice.org
Notes & Website for additional information: The Center also accepts interns during the fall and spring semesters. Interns can be center-wide or dedicated to a specific programming realm if interested.
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Office: Delaware Republican Party
Name of Position: Intern
Contact: Paula Manolakos, 302-668-1954, pmanolakos@delaware.gop
Deadline to Apply – No deadline, interns are always welcomed – we have plenty to do!
Materials Needed: Resume or Outline with Contact Information, their interests, and skills.
Notes & Website for additional information: Unpaid – our Interns usually volunteer for Credit. www.delaware.gop
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Office: : Office of Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: Sydney.Garlick, Sydney.Garlick@Delaware.gov
Deadline to apply: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Materials Needed: Resume, Letter of Intent, any documents are accepted send them to the email listed above
Notes & Website for Additional Information:
https://ltgov.delaware.gov/ - List of Initiatives and projects
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Office: Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Delaware Department of Justice, Attorney General's Office
Name of Position: Legal intern and Volunteer Program
Contact: Delaware Department of Justice, 820 N. French Street, HR/6th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801, Alfred.Dillione@Delaware.Gov
Deadline to apply: Application is rolling
Materials Needed: Fill out the DOJ Employment application here https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/executive/hr/job-application/All information needed is in that link
Notes & Website for Additional Information:
Mail: Delaware Department of Justice, 820 N. French Street, HR/6th Floor, Wilmington, DE 19801
Email: DOJHR@delaware.gov
Fax: 302-577-5866
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Office: State Auditor Kathy McGuiness
Name of Position: Internship
Contact:
Deadline to apply: Rolling Admission
Materials Needed: Resume, Letter of intent
Notes & Website for Additional Information: https://auditor.delaware.gov/kathleen-mcguiness/
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Office: Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: Victoria.Jones@Delaware.Gov, Executive Assistant to the Commissioner, (302) 674-7305
Deadline to apply: Rolling Admission
Materials Needed: Resume, Letter of Intent, any additional information, send them to the email listed above
Notes & Website for Additional Information:https://insurance.delaware.gov
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Office: New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer
Name of Position: Intern
Contact: Tamarra Foulkes, Director of Economic Development, Tamarra.Morris@newcastlede.gov
Deadline to apply: Applications are rolling
Materials Needed: Send a Resume and be prepared to pass a background check
Notes & Website for Additional Information: There is ample opportunity in the municipality of Newcastle County. Opportunity in:
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Office: City of Wilmington office of the Mayor
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: ssluoma@wilmingtonde.gov, Special Assistant to the Mayor Office of the Mayor Louis L. Redding City/County Building800 N. French Street, 9th Floor Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Deadline to apply: Rolling Admission
Materials Needed: Resume, Cover Letter
Notes & Website for Additional Information: https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/government/office-of-the-mayor
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Office: Department of Education
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: Emily Cunningham, Chief of Staff emily.cunningham@doe.k12.de.us401 Federal St Ste 2, Dover, DE 19901(302) 735-4000
Deadline to apply: Admissions are rolling
Materials Needed: Resume, cover letters and additional information accepted
Notes & Website for Additional Information:https://www.doe.k12.de.us/#
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Office: Kent County Levy Court
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: 555 Bay Rd Dover, DE 19901 (302) 744 - 2305 / Fax: (302) 736- 2279 Email: admin@co.kent.de.us
Deadline to apply: Rolling Admission
Materials Needed: Resume
Notes & Website for Additional Information:http://www.co.kent.de.us/levy-court.aspx
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Office: Sussex County Council
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: (302) 855-7743 Sussex County Council 2 The Circle, P.O. Box 589 Georgetown, DE 19947
Deadline to apply: Applications are accepted year round on a rolling basis
Materials Needed: Resume, any additional documents are accepted, send this information by making a request on their website as listed below or by getting in contact with a council member using the phone number listed above or the contact information on the website.
Notes & Website for Additional Information:https://sussexcountyde.gov/county-council - can send in special request by clicking on Clerk of Council Robin Griffith's name
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Office: DE State Senate Republican Caucus
Name of Position: Internship
Contact: Deanna.killen@delaware.gov
Delaware State Senate – Republican Caucus
411 Legislative Ave
Dover, DE 19901
302-744-4161
Deadline to apply: Applications are accepted year round on a rolling basis
Materials Needed: Resume, any additional documents are accepted.
Notes & Website for Additional Information: Individuals interested should know that this internship would not be payed. https://legis.delaware.gov/Senate/RepublicanCaucushttps://www.facebook.com/DESenateGOP/
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*NOTE*This list is by no means exhaustive of all the internship opportunities available for students interested in public service in the state of Delaware. If you find a company or organization whose work seems interesting, it may be appropriate to reach out and see if they would host you to shadow, intern or work. Some offices, although they may not have a formal internship program, do hire college students over the summer but may lack the resources necessary to review high volumes of applications.