Internships

Whip Clark Internship Position Description
 

The Office of Congresswoman Katherine M. Clark is currently seeking full-time paid interns for the Spring of 2023 to work in both her Washington, D.C. offices. Interns will gain experience in both the leadership and personal office. Spring internships will run from March to May (depending on availability). Spring applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. 

 

We are also now seeking paid interns for the Summer of 2023 to work in her Washington, D.C. offices or her district office in Massachusetts. Summer internships will run from June to August (depending on availability). Summer applications are due by April 2nd at 11:59PM EDT and will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. 

 

Our internship programs are intended for current undergraduate students, recent college graduates, and students currently enrolled in graduate school. All interns will work in person. To apply, please fill out this form and email a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample to RepClarkInternships@mail.house.gov. Please indicate the term you are applying for, availability, and expected start date.

 

Qualified applicants should possess the following: 

  • Strong oral & written communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks

  • Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Comfortable assisting both constituents and Members of Congress

  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Solid work ethic

  • Keen attention to detail 

  • Basic understanding of the Congressional political process.

Washington, D.C. Office

Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering and screening phone calls, working with staff to research legislative issues, attending congressional briefings, assisting with administrative tasks, drafting constituent correspondence on a variety of issues, assisting the communications team with various tasks, and other projects as they arise.

 

Leadership Office 

Responsibilities in the Leadership Office include answering and screening phone calls, assisting with administrative tasks, helping with Whip-led events, and aiding the Member Services, Floor, and Communications teams with various tasks and projects that may arise. 

 

District Office

The District Office is currently hiring District Office Interns and Digital Communications Interns. Responsibilities for the District Office Intern include answering and screening phone calls, assisting with administrative tasks, drafting constituent correspondence, assisting the district team, attending outreach events, and attending congressional briefings. The Digital Communications Intern will work with the Digital Communications Manager and have similar responsibilities, but with a focus on writing copy for ongoing newsletters, researching topics and new initiatives, and developing constituent and district-focused content for the web.

Congressional Internship Application Form

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Applicant's Contact Information
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This is to help the constituents that are hard of hearing or use a video phone alert us to that fact so we can use the proper technology when we need to call them. The default option “Voice” is a normal audible telephone.
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Academic Information

If you are currently enrolled in College/University, please answer the following:

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Applicant's Cover Letter and Resume
Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to repclarkinternships@mail.house.gov
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