State regional offices provide interns with a practical and local knowledge of constituent services. State office interns interact with the Senator’s staff and constituents on a daily basis. In addition to administrative duties, interns support office staff by addressing constituent concerns, working with federal agencies to resolve constituent requests, participating in outreach efforts, attending local events, and assisting the staff on special projects. The program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and tools that will assist our interns in all future professional endeavors.

*Please note that this is a competitive selection process and an interview may be required as part of the process. It is recommended that you return your application as soon as possible so that we may schedule accordingly.

Requirements

To apply to our State Internship Program, please fax or mail the following information to the appropriate state office:

  • Application form
  • One page cover letter explaining why you would like to intern for Senator Mel Martinez
  • Current resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • College transcript or a listing of current grades

Deadlines

Application deadlines are as follows:*

  • Spring Session (Jan. – May): November 1st
  • Summer Session I (May – Jun.): March 1st
  • Summer Session II (Jul. – Aug.): March 1st
  • Fall Session (Sep. – Dec.): July 1st

*While it is recommended that you meet these deadlines in order to better ensure a placement, state offices will also accept applications on a rolling basis.

Submission

To apply for an internship, please submit the Internship Application form and be sure to mail or fax your current resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and letters of recommendation to the appropriate office: