Please note: Due to delays in the Senate's mail delivery system, please fax your application materials to 202-224-1388.

General Information

My office offers several internship positions to students from Michigan, for service in my state and Washington offices. These are non-paid positions that last five to 12 weeks during the summer or for more extended periods during the school year.

Students are assigned to work with my legislative and press staff. Projects include such activities as reporting on hearings; investigating pending legislation; doing research for responding to constituent mail; and assisting the press office in activities such as clipping newspapers, reviewing news wires, preparing news advisories, and arranging media events.

Interns also work in the mailroom and make pickups and deliveries during the day. The program is designed to provide a balanced view of the work of the Senate and in a senator's office. Interns are an important part of my staff.

Application Process

If you are interested in an internship in my office, please fill out the online application or request an application form by mail or fax. In addition to the application, you will need to submit a short explanation of your reasons for interest in the program (one page or less), a writing sample of five pages or less, two letters of recommendation and a list of references (with phone numbers).

If you are requesting a summer internship, you will need to return your application to the office by March 15th. (Note: We do not accept applications from high school students for the summer sessions and preference is given to Michigan residents.) Acceptance letters are usually sent out in April. Requests for fall, winter and spring internships should be made no later than four weeks prior to the desired internship.

If you are interested in serving as an intern, please fill out the online application form or fax your information to:

Fax: (202) 224-1388
Attn: Intern Coordinator

If you have any questions concerning the program, please do not hesitate to contact the intern coordinator at (202) 224-6221.