Apply for an Internship
Congressional internships provide a unique opportunity for current students who are interested in the legislative process to work in Congresswoman DeGette's Washington, D.C or Denver office. Internships are available throughout the year to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates must be willing to commit to working at least two months for a minimum of 15 hours per week in the District Office or 20 hours per week in the D.C. office.
Interns are paid a monthly stipend based on the number of hours worked.
Federal law requires an individual receiving federally appropriated funds (including the internship stipend) to be:
A U.S. citizen;
A non-citizen U.S. national;
A lawful permanent resident in the process of naturalizing; or
A refugee or individual granted asylum who has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident.
Individuals who are seeking consideration under the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival” (DACA) policy are not currently eligible to receive this stipend.
In the 117th Congress, Congresswoman DeGette was a cosponsor of H.R.2029, the American Dream Employment Act, which would allow DACA recipients to be paid with federally appropriated monies, and therefore eligible for a paid internship in a Congressional office. This legislation has not yet been reintroduced in the 118th Congress.
Washington, D.C. Office Internships
Interns in Congresswoman DeGette's Washington, D.C. office will learn about Capitol Hill and the legislative process. Internship duties include, but are not limited to, answering phones, sorting mail, attending briefings, drafting constituent correspondence, and providing research assistance to legislative staff.
Denver District Office Internships
Interns in Congresswoman DeGette’s Denver office will learn about constituent services and the important work of a Congressional district office. Internship duties include, but are not limited to, helping constituents navigate federal agencies, attending and assisting with community meetings, directing constituents to resources, and providing project assistance to staff.
Application Instructions for D.C. or District-based Internships
To apply for an internship in either office, please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and a 2–3 page writing sample (may be an excerpt from a longer academic paper) to DeGette.Internships@mail.house.gov. Additionally, specify which office you are applying for and include proposed start and end dates for your internship.
You may also apply via postal mail.
D.C. Office | Denver Office |
The Honorable Diana DeGette | The Honorable Diana DeGette |
If you are sending your application by paper mail, please allow extra time for its receipt; mail processing can take up to 2–3 weeks.