Internships
Internships
Senator Cantwell offers paid internships in her Washington, DC, and state offices to highly motivated students and recent graduates seeking to contribute to her professional staff’s work on behalf of the Evergreen State and its residents. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about federal policy making, participate in the legislative process, and support your local community. Typical internship tasks include conducting research, contributing to policy memos and press releases, handling phone calls and greeting visitors, and assisting with constituent casework and correspondence. DC interns will also have the opportunity to attend hearings and briefings.
Click here to learn more about the types of internships available. Preference will be given to applicants with ties to Washington state that are able to commit to working at least 30 hours per week. We are happy to work with your school so you can receive academic credit for your time in our office.
We are currently accepting applications until November 12, 2024 for our Winter internship program, which will run from January to May 2025. In addition to the form below, a resume, cover letter, and writing sample of up to 500 words is required to complete your application. Thank you for your interest in our internship program, if you have any questions please e-mail us at internships@cantwell.senate.gov.
