Internships

*Applications for summer internships have closed. To apply for the fall internship program, please read the following.*

Washington, D.C.

Washington legislative interns will work closely with Congressman Quigley’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 the Congressman's Chicago 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. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, assisting with constituent casework, and other administrative tasks. Interns will have direct interaction with constituents in the 5th district. District interns will have the opportunity to assist in community outreach efforts such as tabling, district research, and drafting congratulatory and greeting letters.

To Apply

Fall internships will run September to December. Our office hours are Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. Part-time interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Candidates should send their resume and cover letter to IL05.Interns@gmail.com. In the subject line 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 you are seeking a part-time internship, 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 Friday, July 18, 2025.

The Office of Congressman Mike Quigley is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with district or Chicago ties are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation

Academic credit and/or pay stipend will be available to all interns. Please note: To be employed by a House office in a paid position (including internships), an individual must be at least 18 years of age and must:

Be a U.S. citizen;
Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).