Job Description
Applications for Spring 2026 internships will be accepted beginning November 17, 2025 and are due December 9, 2025.
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 “Spring Legislative Internship, NAME”. Please include availability in the cover letter and compile all application materials into one PDF document.