Congress internship is a huge opportunity to explore the U.S. Congress and build your resume. Here’s what you need to know about applying for an internship with the U.S.
Every Congressperson is Running for Re-election. Go to your local congressperson’s campaign headquarters and tell them you want to volunteer. Go in and volunteer. Make yourself useful. Do whatever grunt work they need, and then, 4 or 5 weeks before the election, tell the campaign head or the Congress Person (if you have access to them) that you are interested in working, or volunteering for them after the election. They need to see that you are mature enough and willing to do the work that no one else will do.
How can I get a congress internship as a high school student?
A congress internship is a great way to get your foot in the door of the most prestigious businesses and organizations. Many high school students are interested in working for congress, but not all of them have access to internships due to financial issues. If you want to be one of those students who has been able to secure an internship at a congressional office, then here are some things that you need to do:
First, you need a good portfolio or resume which will help you showcase your work experience and skill sets that can be useful for congress. You should also consider creating social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook where people can see what kind of content you post on these platforms.
Now that everything is set up, it’s time for networking! First thing first – go ahead and apply for jobs at various congressional offices. Apply by sending them applications via email or by filling out online forms. Once they receive your application, they will review it before making their decision whether or not they will hire you as an intern or not.
The only way that I know how to get this job done is by applying through my college
If you’re a high school junior, you can apply as a Senate page. As the description on its webpage (U.S. Senate: Pages) says:
“Today, Senate pages come from all 50 states. Still appointed and sponsored by a senator, they must be high school juniors, at least sixteen years old, and attend school. Senate page duties consist primarily of the delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. Other duties include preparing the chamber for Senate sessions and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages attend classes in the early morning at the United States Senate Page School, a program fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.” You have to contact your senator’s office in order to apply. Not exactly an internship, but pretty close.