Paid Internship Opportunities in the Office of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon
DC Office
Applications for Fall 2024 internships will be accepted beginning June 17th, and are due July 15th, 2024.
Internships are based in Congresswoman Scanlon’s Washington, DC office for college students and recent graduates and will be in person. Hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but generally run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Legislative Internship is paid via monthly stipend.
Legislative Internship
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drafting constituent correspondence
- Researching various legislative issues and writing policy memos for the Congresswoman
- Attending briefings, hearings, and markups and drafting related memoranda
- Responding to constituent mail and answering office phones
Ideal applicants will be motivated team players with strong written and oral communication skills and have a demonstrated interest in government and public service. A strong work ethic, the ability to excel in fast-past environments, and a willingness to assist wherever needed are must-have qualities.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, one short writing sample, and two references to Madhumita.Gupta@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Fall Legislative Internship, NAME”. Please include availability in the cover letter and compile all application materials into one PDF document.
District Office
Applications for Fall 2024 internships are due August 1, 2024.
Internships are available for college students and recent graduates in Congresswoman Scanlon’s district office, located in Chester, PA.
Generally, internship hours run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours and start dates can be adjusted to accommodate class schedules, but a commitment of at least 20 hours per week is required. The Constituent Services Internship is paid via monthly stipend.
Constituent Services Internship
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Constituent correspondence
- Assisting with casework
- Attending events or staffing the Congresswoman
Ideal applicants will be motivated team players with strong communication skills and have a demonstrated interest in government and public service.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and anticipated availability bridget.o'brien@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Summer District Office Internship, NAME”. All application materials should be compiled into one PDF document.
The Office of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon is an equal opportunity employer. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
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