Rep. Patrick Murphy's Congressional Internship Program is designed to offer college students an opportunity to learn by working in a Congressional office. Our interns play a crucial role in helping Rep. Murphy carry out the necessary tasks in our busy DC and District offices. Interns perform a variety of tasks, including assisting with constituent mail, performing research for staff, assisting staff with daily tasks, and giving Capitol Tours. Interns have an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience of the legislative process.

• Applicants must complete an application and submit all supplementary materials requested. Note: Each Congressional District office has its own intern application schedule.


• Applicants must complete an application and submit all supplementary materials requested. Applications must be submitted to Congressman Murphy’s office at least 60 days prior to start of internship unless otherwise instructed.
  
  The last day to submit your application for the Washington, DC Fall internship program is July 20, 2009. The Fall internship program last from August 24, 2009 through December 18, 2009.


• Students applying for an internship in the Congressman’s Washington DC office should contact Libby Masiuk, D.C. Intern Coordinator, at 202-225-4276, or email libby.masiuk [at] mail.house.gov.


• Students applying for an internship in the Congressman’s District Office in Bristol, PA, should contact Laura Andrews, Bristol Intern Coordinator, at 215.826.1963 or email a laura.andrews [at] mail.house.gov.


• Students applying for an internship in the Congressman’s District Office in Doylestown, PA should contact Larry Glick, Doylestown Intern Coordinator at 215.348.1194 Ext 12 or email at larry.glick [at] mail.house.gov.


• We encourage anyone to apply however; priority will be given to those applicants who reside within the 8th District of Pennsylvania.


• Internships are available to students pursing interests in political science, government administration, or other associated fields.


• There are limited number of internships in each of the three Congressional offices located in Washington, D.C., Bristol and Doylestown.


• Students may receive credit for their internship as approved through particular school.


• Internship periods typically coincide with school semesters


• Internship duties include administrative responsibilities, legislative and casework research, writing, and other tasks assigned by Congressman Murphy and the Congressional staff.


• Interns are expected to act professionally in an office environment and comply with office policies including attire, office hours and conduct.


• Interns must be able to work as part of a team, be personable and have good computer skills including Microsoft Office.