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Congressional Internships in Washington, D.C.
An internship in Washington, DC is a great way to get job experience. Our nation's capital has thousands of internships for every major out there. Utah Valley University is sending students to the Washington, DC area every single semester and come back with with on the job experience to go along with their education. Have the experience of a lifetime, build your resume, network with solid contacts, and gain the necessary knowledge and skills that will help jumpstart your career.
Intern in the office of Senators Mike Lee, Orrin Hatch, and Harry Reid (NV) and Representatives Jason Chaffetz, Jim Matheson, and Rob Bishop!
If you are interested in any of the internships found below, please contact Maren Mather at 801-863-6308 or mmather@uvu.edu.You can also visit each of the congressman's website for more information.
| Orrin Hatch | Jason Chaffetz | Jim Matheson | Rob Bishop | Chris Stewart | Mike Lee |
| Congressional Internships | Summer Deadlines | Fall Deadlines | Spring Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Orrin Hatch |
February 1 |
April 1 |
October 1 |
| Representative Jason Chaffetz |
February 1 |
April 5 |
October 1 |
| Representative Jim Matheson |
February 1 |
April 5 |
October 1 |
| Representative Rob Bishop |
February 1 |
April 5 |
October 1 |
| Representative Chris Stewart |
February 1 |
Extended! April 26 |
October 1 |
| Senator Mike Lee |
February 1 |
April 5 |
October 1 |
**All deadlines are subject to change. Search the UV Job Board for full postings.
Internships in Washington, D.C.
If you are interested in any of the internships found below, please contact Maren Mather at 801-863-6308 or mmather@uvu.edu.
| Internships in Washington, D.C. | Summer Deadlines |
Fall Deadlines |
Spring Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
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Republican National Committee
Summer internship $100/week, full time program. Other semesters not paid, but less competition. Internships available in events, political, research, strategy, finance, and fundraising. |
Mar 2 | Aug 15 | Dec 15 |
|
Democratic National Committee
The DNC's Internship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis as long as space is available. Unpaid. |
April 30 | Not available | Nov 20 |
|
The White House
Interns are placed in a departmental office such as the White House Department of Scheduling and Advance, the Office of Cabinet Affairs, the White House Communications Department, the White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs, the White House Office the office of the Vice President. Unpaid. |
Jan 27 | May 26 | Sept 23 |
|
Charles G. Koch Foundation
The Koch Associate Program is a highly selective opportunity for promising leaders and entrepreneurs interested in a non-profit career. Paid $10/hr with $50/month in metro benefits. |
Mar 1 | Aug 21 | Dec 10 |
|
The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia
Intern Investigators are provided with an overview of the criminal justice system with an emphasis on the laws governing and shaping the conduct of criminal investigation. Possible $8/hr stipend. |
Mar 12 | Aug 13 | Dec 11 |
|
Department of State
Paid and unpaid internships available in DC and abroad. Intern duties include writing reports, assisting with trade negotiations, assist with visa work, help Americans in distress abroad, and organize visits/conferences of high-level officials. |
Nov 1 | March 1 | July 1 |
|
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
30 interns, administrative. Rated one of top 10 internships in US. Need graphic designers, writers (grant proposals) business majors, finance majors, accounting. Work with directors on Wall Street. F/T, paid $234 per week, P/T $125 per week. |
Mar 1 | Jul 1 | Nov 1 |
|
National Air & Space Museum
Offer an exciting work experience to college and university students through its Summer Internship Program. $5,500 stipend provided. |
Jan 15-Feb 15 | N/A | N/A |
|
Levick Strategic Communications
Global communications business. PR spring, summer, fall internship available. |
Mid-March | Opens July 1 | November 15 |
|
Kennedy Arts Center
Full-time. $225/wk. Internships in advertising, development, education, facilities, finance, institutional affairs, national symphony orchestra, press, vsa arts, and web tech. |
Unavailable | Jun 15 | Oct 15 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation | Mid-November | N/A | N/A |
|
Ketchum PR
Students in this paid program will act as fully integrated members of account teams and will be assigned a mentor for support and guidance to help them get acclimated into PR. |
Mid-March | Mid-June | Nov 12 |
|
Supreme Court-Judicial Internship Program
Judicial Interns perform several routine but important office tasks, which include summarizing news articles and preparing memoranda and correspondence. Most internships are unpaid. |
Mar 10 | Jun 10 | Oct 20 |
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American Journalism Center
The American Journalism Center is an intense, 12-week internship training program for aspiring journalists and students seeking careers in the public relations and/or marketing fields. Paid internship. |
Apr 1 | Aug 15 | Dec 15 |
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APCO Worldwide
Intern responsibilities: Updating and managing North America and global new business lists, researching background information for new business leads, compiling and formatting key components for proposals and presentations, and more. Paid internships. |
April 9 | See Website | See Website |
|
LDS Public and International Affairs
Depending on skills and interests, interns could expect to assist with planning, execution and follow-up for events such as the Festival of Lights Celebration at the Washington, DC Temple, an Islamic Translation Series reception and dinner. Full-time, unpaid. |
March 22 | June 15 | Oct 30 |
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