"The experience was rewarding. The things I learned are not taught
in a classroom." - Josh Galperin, graduate of University of Delaware
and former intern
Internship Program Summary:
Who is eligible?
Congressman Castle is looking for qualified, hard-working and creative
applicants to intern in either his Washington, D.C. or Wilmington, DE
offices. All internships are unpaid and are offered only to college
students. Applicants must be self-motivated, possess strong writing
skills and have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. The
Congressman is always looking for the "Delaware Connection", although
students from other states are welcome to apply. Internships will be
offered three times a year during the fall, spring and summer
semesters. Summer interns will be asked to work five days a week from
8:30am until 5:30 pm with some flexibility possible, while fall and
spring interns will be asked to set-up a schedule at the beginning of
the internship.
Why do I want to intern with Congressman Castle?
In the District Office, interns assist with constituent correspondence
and community outreach. Interns will be encouraged to participate in
daily office functions such as answering phones, writing letters to
constituents and joining staff in meetings and events.
In Washington, interns have the opportunity to learn the
legislative process and the Congressman's voting record. Interns will
learn about specific issues the Congressman is working on and bills
that concern Delawareans and our Nation. Interns in the Congressional
Office will be asked to answer phones, answer constituent questions,
write letters to constituents, attend hearings/ briefings and conduct
research. Interns in Washington will also be encouraged to attend the
Congressional Intern Speaker Series.
In both the Washington and Wilmington offices, interns will be required
to complete a Daily Intern Log and a short 1-2 page wrap-up memorandum
at the end of the internship summarizing their experience in either
office.
How to Apply:
Please complete the following downloadable application, including your
resume, cover letter and writing sample (please see specific
instructions on this.) Please submit the following applications by
e-mail, mail or fax to:
Office of the Congressman Michael N. Castle
attn: Intern Coordinator
201 North Walnut Street
Suite 107
Wilmington, DE 19801-3970
By fax to the Wilmington office: (302) 428-1950
By fax to the Washington office: (202) 225-2291
e-mail:
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Intern Application
*Please do not send applications in the mail to the Washington, DC
office. Due to security the mail is still very slow and your
application might not get to the office before the intern positions
fill up.
*Please specify on the application whether you are interested in the Washington, DC or Wilmington, DE office.
What do I do now?
Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone or by email. They will
be asked to come in for an interview in either the Washington, DC or
Wilmington, DE office at their earliest convenience. Interns who are
accepted for an internship will be notified by mail once the interns
have been selected.
If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to
contact the Washington office at (202) 225-4165 or the Wilmington
office at (302) 428-1902.