Job Description
U.S. Senator Chris Coons’ Wilmington and Dover offices seek interns for fall 2026. Responsibilities include addressing constituent concerns, researching legislative issues, and monitoring relevant news outlets. Interns participate in job fairs, attend town hall meetings, and help organize outreach events. This position requires outstanding organizational abilities, strong communication skills, attention to detail, poise, flexibility, and an ability to prioritize in an extremely fast-paced office. Motivated, hard-working, and professional applicants are encouraged to apply. This internship program is designed for undergraduate students and recent college graduates. Priority is given to Delaware residents in their junior and senior year of college.
Interested candidates should visit Senator Coons’ website at https://www.coons.senate.gov/services/resource-guides/internships/. Applications require a completed questionnaire, a resume, cover letter, and one brief (2-3 pages) writing sample related to your major. Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. The internship will run September 8th to December 4th, 2026. Application deadline is June 30th. Delaware ties are preferred.