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Internships

Summer internships will run from May to August. Candidates should send their resume and cover letter to IL05.Interns@gmail.com. In the subject of your email, please specify whether you are seeking an internship in DC or Chicago. Please note that you can only be considered for either our DC office or our Chicago office, not both. 

In the body of your email, please list your specific availability. This should include your dates of availability, and whether you are seeking a full-time or part-time internship (if the latter, please include the days of the week and hours that you are available to work). The deadline to submit your resume and cover letter is March 22, 2024. 

Please note: our office hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM. Part-time interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours. We do not offer any internships during the evenings or on weekends.

Washington, D.C.

In my Washington, D.C. office, internships run throughout the fall, spring, or summer semesters for college students and graduates. Individuals with Chicago ties are strongly encouraged to apply. At this time, we cannot accept applicants under the age of 18 or who have not yet completed high school. 

Washington legislative interns will work closely with the Congressman’s legislative team to conduct research, draft letters, and policy memos. Responsibilities also include answering phone calls, drafting constituent correspondence, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, and related administrative work. Interns will have the opportunity to attend briefings, hearings, and other legislative events. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. 

Chicago

In my District office, interns are exposed to the inner workings of a congressional district office and what it takes to support the over 750,000 constituents we represent. Internships run throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters for college students and graduates. At this time, we cannot accept applicants under the age of 18 or who have not yet completed high school. The internship program is primarily based out of the Lakeview office.

Responsibilities include acting as the first line of support for constituents both over the phone and in person, assisting with community outreach efforts, drafting letters, and conducting district research. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist with constituent casework and work on District-based projects of importance.

*Academic credit or pay stipend will be available to all candidates.