Internship Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the internship paid or unpaid?
Answer: The internship is unpaid.
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Is there an office dress code?
Answer: Yes, interns should dress in a professional manner befitting the representative of a U.S. Senator at all times.
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What is the duration of the internship?
Answer: The minimum requirement is 100 hours or about 10-12 weeks on average.
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Can I receive class credit for this internship?
Answer: The opportunity to receive class credit is dependent on your school’s requirements. Contact your school for information.
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How many hours a week is the internship?
Answer: The average is 8-12 hours in state offices and 30 hours in the DC office.
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What are some of the duties?
Answer: Responsibilities include answering phones, processing mail, responding to constituent requests and inquiries, undertaking various research projects and general community outreach.
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What is the contact information for each office's intern coordinator?
Answer:
Washington, D.C. Diem Ha 202-224-3553 |
Oakland Jennifer Tang 510-286-8537 |
Sacramento Donna Strain 916-448-2787 |
Los Angeles Sarah Gray 213-894-5000 |
Fresno Ana Jovel Melendez 559-497-5109 |
San Diego Zaira Roa 619-239-3884 |
Riverside Mark Howard 951-684-4849 |