Spring internship program with Senator Amy Klobuchar

The Washington office of Senator Amy Klobuchar is currently accepting internship applications for the 2012 spring session. An internship with the Senator’s office is a terrific chance for students to gain first-hand experience with both the legislative process and constituent services in the United States Senate.

Interns assist the office in a variety of legislative and administrative capacities.  Interns support legislative staff by conducting policy research, attending briefings, and preparing for hearings. They are also asked to give tours of the U.S. Capitol to constituents and assist with constituent correspondence by letter, email, and phone.  During your time in the office, you will learn your way around Capitol Hill and become familiar with the daily operations of a senate office.

The spring internship runs from January through May (though we are flexible with start and end dates) and is available both part time and full time. If you will be attending classes while you are here we ask that you note that on your internship application, as well as what days and times you are available to work. We are happy to coordinate with educational institutions and students to develop internships for academic credit.

Materials required for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three References
• Short writing sample (from a previous internship or academic experience)
• Internship application form (available at http://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/internships.cfm)

If you would like to be considered for this program, please send your application materials by mail, email, or fax to:

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
c/o Internship Coordinator
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

Phone: 202-224-3244
Fax: 202-228-2186

email: Maria_Laverdiere@Klobuchar.senate.gov.

The fall deadline for application materials is Dec 2, 2011.  Early applications are accepted.  Please be aware that due to security measures it may take mail through the postal system 2 or more weeks to reach our DC office. We recommend using the email address above to submit your application materials to ensure your application arrives in time. Students and recent college graduates with ties to Minnesota are strongly encouraged to apply, but all applicants are welcome.