Internships

Internships in my office offer a comprehensive learning opportunity to better understand how congressional offices and the legislative process works. I am committed to engaging interested applicants in their interests of public service and specific issue areas. Intern responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Washington, DC Office

Attend meetings, hearings, and briefings and draft memos on a subject matter
Answer and log constituent phone calls and voicemails
Research legislation and policy issues
Assist in sorting constituent mail
Draft letters in response to constituent mail on legislative issues
Conduct tours of the Capitol building for constituents
Research daily press clips
Learn the congressional legislative process and functions of the legislative branch
Process incoming invitations for the Member
Confirm event details for scheduled events and meetings
Other duties as assigned

District Office

Draft memos on a subject matter
Assist with resolving constituent casework
Answer and log constituent phone calls and voicemails
Research legislation and policy issues
Assist in sorting constituent mail
Draft letters in response to constituent mail on legislative issues
Research daily press clips
Learn the congressional legislative process and functions of the legislative branch
Process incoming invitations for the Member
Confirm event details for scheduled events and meetings
Other duties as assigned

My office is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Ties to the district are preferred but not required. While we are happy to provide course credit when applicable, enrollment in a higher education institution is not required.

Internship hours can be flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Application deadlines run:
Fall (September - December): DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 12th, 2019
Spring (January - April): DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 8th, 2019
Summer (May – August): DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 10th, 2020

All applications must be submitted through the online application below. In addition, please send your resume and cover letter to intern.trahan@mail.house.gov. You may contact Alex Karabatsos (Alexandra.Karabatsos@mail.house.gov) on my team with any additional questions or concerns.

Thank you for your interest in our internship program.

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Additional Applicant Information Date of Birth * Preferred Office Location * DC
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Skills applicable to internship List specific issues and areas of interest to you: Have you served a prior internship in Washington D.C. or in a district office? If yes, with whom?

Academic Information Schools attended, beginning with your current school Is academic credit available for internships? Yes
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