Spring Internship

The Washington, D.C. Office of Congressman Shri Thanedar (MI-13) is now accepting applications for press and legislative internships during the Spring 2025 term. This internship is a great opportunity for individuals who seek to gain public service experience and insight into Capitol Hill. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Answering phone calls 

• Greeting office visitors

• Drafting constituent correspondence 

• Coordinating tour requests and leading tours of the Capitol 

• Attending congressional briefings, hearings and other professional development events

• Drafting press releases to be posted on the website and social media accounts

• Researching legislation and writing cosponsor memos for the legislative team

• Assisting operations, communications, and legislative staffers with various tasks

Other duties will be based on the intern's interests. 

We are looking for candidates with an eagerness to learn, customer service skills, and strong writing skills. Start and end dates are flexible. MI-13 ties and service industry experience are pluses. 

This office is an Equal Opportunity Employment Office and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. We strongly encourage BIPOC-identifying individuals and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and a 1-3 page writing sample in one combined document to HR.Thanedar@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Last Name - Spring DC Press or Legislative Intern Application.” The application deadline is November 15, 2024. No calls or drop-ins, please.