Congresswoman Summer Lee Spring Internship
The Office of Congresswoman Summer Lee is committed to investing in the next generation of public leaders and citizen activists. Congressional internships offer a comprehensive learning opportunity to understand better how congressional offices and the legislative process work. Both in our Washington, DC, and District Office, the internship program is designed to be a learning experience in which students are exposed to various areas including constituent services, scheduling, office administration, press and communications, and legislative policy.
Serving as an intern on our team is an exciting opportunity to work closely alongside staff and develop professional skills in a Congressional office setting. The ideal intern should be responsible, focused, enthusiastic, able to work cooperatively with Congressional staff, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
Our office offers the following types of internships in the Washington, DC, and Pittsburgh offices:
- Administrative and Legislative Internship
- Administrative and Communications Internship
- In-District Constituent Services Internship
Intern responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provide a welcoming environment and a positive first impression of the office to constituents, visitors, and other VIPs
- Handle incoming calls with poise, professionalism, and promptness
- Assist with flag and Presidential greeting requests
- Help coordinate constituent tours of the Capitol, White House, and other DC-based tours
- Support the administrative staff to deliver and relay messages to the Member and staff during Committee business and Floor proceedings
- Assist with Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant with research and preparing official correspondence
- Assist constituents with casework requests and other misc. office tasks
- Prepare media clips, news briefings, social media posts, and other communications-related assignments
- Attend committee hearings and legislative briefings, prepare memos and other legislative-related assignments
Please apply directly on our website at SummerLee.house.gov./internships. Applications submitted through Handshake will NOT be considered.