Internship (Minnesota office - Minneapolis)

Internships

Our internship program offers promising college students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain real-world experience in government and politics. Over the course of a semester, interns gain a deeper knowledge of the federal government while strengthening their communication, problem solving, and time management skills.

Interns work closely with staff to serve the people of Minnesota. Our goal is to provide a meaningful experience that will help each intern achieve his or her long-term career goals through a rigorous curriculum, clearly defined expectations, and constructive feedback.

*Full- and part-time internships are available in both Senator Klobuchar's Minneapolis office and her Washington, DC, office. Our office offers paid internships and housing stipends for those who have financial need. For students seeking college credit, we can accommodate your school's requirements.*

What can you expect from an internship in Minnesota?

Senator Klobuchar with a group of her summer interns

Interns in the Minneapolis office work closely with our staff on a wide variety of projects. Our state office houses our constituent services team and our outreach team, as well as scheduling and communications staff. We strive to cater our program to each individual intern's interests, goals, and skill set.

Intern responsibilities may include the following:

• Answer phones and assist constituents with their requests
• Assist our constituent services team with casework-related tasks, including sending inquiries to federal government agencies, contacting constituents for more information, and drafting letters to constituents
• Assist our outreach staff with research, event planning, and meeting preparation, as well as drafting letters and memoranda
• Assist scheduling staff with processing and organizing incoming invitations
• Assist communications staff with projects as assigned
• Other administrative tasks as assigned

Full- and part-time internships are available every semester. We ask that interns plan to work at least 15 hours a week. For students seeking college credit, we can accommodate your school's requirements.

Internships in the Minnesota office are available during the following three sessions:

• Summer Session - June through August (deadline: March 1)
• Fall Session - September through December (deadline: July 1)
• Spring Session - January through May (deadline: November 1)

How to apply for an Internship in Minnesota

Please submit the following:

• Application Form (Download)
• Cover Letter
• Current Resume
• Short Writing Sample
• List of Three References

If you would like to be considered for this program, please send your application materials by mail, email, or fax to:

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar c/o Internship Coordinator Office of Senator Amy Klobuchar P.O. Box Number 15024 Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone: 612-727-5220 Fax: 202-224-1792 Email: Twin Cities Intern Coordinator