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Sample Internship Job Descriptions Spring 2027 Term Congressional Intern Office of [Member of Congress], U.S. House or Senate About the organization The Office of [Representative / Senator Name] serves the constituents of [State/District], providing federal-level casework, policy advocacy, and community engagement on behalf of the people of [District/State]. The office handles a broad range of issue areas, from healthcare and education to national security and economic development. Position overview [Member of Congress]'s office is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support legislative, communications, and constituent service operations during the spring term. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn how a congressional office functions day to day, working closely with legislative staff, the press team, and the scheduler. Dates and schedule Dates January 25 – April 30, 2027 Hours 32–36 hours per week, Monday–Friday Location In-Office (Capitol Hill) Compensation Type Unpaid Details This is an unpaid internship. We are happy to provide post-internship references and recommendations. Key responsibilities Qualifications What you'll gain Draft responses to constituent correspondence on a range of federal policy issues. Attend committee hearings, briefings, and markups; prepare written summaries for legislative staff. Conduct legislative research on pending bills, amendments, and policy areas relevant to the office's priorities. Staff constituent tours of the U.S. Capitol and answer visitor questions. Answer phones, greet office visitors, and log constituent casework requests. Compile daily news clips and support the communications team with basic research. Participate in staff meetings and legislative strategy discussions. Current undergraduate; political science, government, public policy, or related field preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven office. Interest in public service and the federal legislative process. Prior campaign, Capitol Hill, or advocacy experience a plus, but not required. Direct exposure to the federal legislative process and how a congressional office operates. Opportunities to network with Capitol Hill staff, agency officials, and policy professionals. A working understanding of constituent services and federal casework. Mentorship from legislative and communications staff. twc.edu | 3