Internship OpportunitiesI invite all interested college students and recent college graduates to apply for an internship in any of my offices. These highly competitive positions provide an insider’s view of the legislative process and the daily operations of a congressional office.
Limited intern positions are available during both the academic school year and the summer. Candidates should be able to make a commitment of at least 10 weeks, and for summer internships a commitment of 10 to 12 weeks Monday – Friday is preferred. Applicants selected to proceed through the internship selection process should expect to have an interview either by telephone or in person.
Ideal candidates should possess good oral and written communication skills, be highly motivated, demonstrate knowledge of computer applications, exhibit creativity and show initiative.
Internships are unpaid, however, if academic credit can be awarded through your school, my office will be happy to assist in that process.
If you are interested in applying please print out the Intern Application Form [Adobe Reader®], fill it out completely, and return it along with your resume to:
Office of Congressman Doc Hastings
Attn: Intern Coordinator
1203 Longworth HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515
Internship Responsibilities
Washington, D.C. Office:
• Assist with constituent correspondence
• Attend congressional briefings and committee hearings
• Conduct legislative research
• Perform clerical duties including answering telephones and data entry
• Greet constituents and guests
Local Offices (Tri-Cities and Yakima):
• Gather information for constituents
• Assist staff members with research
• Request information from federal agencies
• Answer telephones, filing, sort mail
If you have any questions regarding my internship program or the application process, please do not hesitate to call Kate Woods, Intern Coordinator at 202-225-5816, or email her at kate.woods@mail.house.gov .