Internships

Washington State Internships

Constituent Services and Outreach

State interns work with staff members in Senator Cantwell’s offices throughout Washington state, directly interacting with the public and learning firsthand about the constituent advocacy process. Interns will help field constituent requests, communicate with federal government agencies, research, and interact with the public and local groups. Interns may attend briefings with concerned citizens and organizations. Generally, interns must be able to commit to 15 hours per week (minimum).

Washington, D.C. Internships

Generally, interns must be able to commit to 20 hours per week (minimum).

Legislative
Legislative interns work primarily with the policy team but will be asked to complete administrative tasks as needed. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: attending hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, answering phones, researching legislative initiatives, drafting constituent correspondence, and more.

Press
Press interns work with the media team under the guidance of the Communications Director. Tasks may include, but are not limited to, tracking media coverage, drafting press materials and social media content, assisting with organizing media events and prepping for hearings, and more. This position requires strong communication skills and attention to detail.