Internships

Washington, DC

Interested in learning about the legislative process and how a congressional office functions – all while gaining valuable experience? Interns in the Washington, DC office will research legislation, attend hearings and briefings, and answer constituent letters and calls about the many and diverse issues before the House.

Our office is committed to assigning our interns to policy areas that interest them.

Interns will be given a monthly stipend. The internship program runs throughout the year for undergraduate and graduate students, or recent graduates. The hours are flexible and can accommodate students' course schedules, but are generally 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Oregon

Interested in learning about how an in-district congressional office works? Interns in the Beaverton office will assist the outreach staff and caseworkers, research local and national policy issues, help with constituent communication through mail and phone calls, and attend meetings with the Congresswoman – all while gaining valuable experience.

Our office is committed to assigning our interns to policy areas that interest them.

Interns will be given a monthly stipend. The internship program runs throughout the fall, spring, or summer terms for high school seniors or college students. The hours are flexible and can accommodate students' course schedules.

The application deadline for fall internships is Friday, August 13, 2021. Please apply as early as possible so that our office can consider your application in a timely manner.

Thank you for your interest in becoming an intern in Congresswoman Bonamici’s office. Determining the location of an internship (in person or virtual) will be based on our COVID-19 policy, in compliance with guidelines set by the CDC and Office of the Attending Physician.

In preparation to complete this application please make sure you have a cover letter and resume ready (.txt, .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf). The Intern Coordinators make every effort to reply promptly once an application is submitted. If you are concerned about the status of your application, please call the D.C. or Beaverton office.

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Internships

Washington, DC

Oregon

The application deadline for fall internships is Friday, August 13, 2021. Please apply as early as possible so that our office can consider your application in a timely manner.

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Office Locations

Washington, DC Office

Beaverton Office

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