Senator Wyden's office offers internships for college students, recent college graduates, and others looking to experience life on Capitol Hill. The purpose of the program is to give interns firsthand knowledge of the way in which a Senate office operates on a daily basis, to observe the legislative process at the federal level and to develop research skills related to public policy.
The basic internships program consists of four components:
Although neither a salary nor expenses can be paid, often students are able to receive college credit for participating in the program.
Internships are available during the summer, fall and spring semesters and typically last between eight and 16 weeks. Applications for the summer session will be reviewed beginning in April; applications for the winter session will be reviewed beginning in November; and applications for the fall session will be reviewed beginning in July.
Individuals interested in applying for an internship in Washington, D.C., should contact the DC Intern Coordinator at (202) 224-5244. Applicants can also fax a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the Intern Coordinator at (202) 228-2717.
Those interested in working in one of the six Oregon offices should contact Candi Bartasavich at (503) 326-7525.