Legislative and Public Policy Internship (Full Time)

Several positions for Legislative and Public Policy Interns may become available in the Office of the United States Senator for the District of Columbia. As we continue the state of recovery from the Covid 19 Public Health Emergency, as well as an improving security situation surrounding the United States Capitol complex and it's environs, the office has decided to conditionally resume in-person intern placements.

Duties of the Legislative and Public Policy interns include the monitoring and analysis of pending legislation and public policy initiatives, with a specific emphasis on the effort to secure DC Statehood. The intern will work in the office of U.S. Senator Paul Strauss, the District of Columbia's Senior elected "shadow" U.S. Senator. In the past, our interns attended proceedings of the United States Senate and it's committees, as well as meetings of the US House of Representatives, the elected Council of the District of Columbia and other governmental organizations. Specific responsibilities include the preparation of testimony before Congressional Committees, the drafting of Press Releases and position statements, and opportunities to represent the office at public gatherings and media events.

First elected in 1996, Senator Strauss is a progressive Democrat who was re-elected in 2002, 2008 2014, and most recently in the 2020 General Election with over 80% of the vote.

This internship is unpaid but includes substantial responsibilities. If you want the Capitol Hill eessence but with a more activist experience, this may the office for you.