Senator Van Hollen's Congressional Internship

Internships in Senator Chris Van Hollen's Capitol Hill, Rockville and Baltimore offices provide unique educational and professional development opportunities for students. In addition to general office responsibilities, primary responsibilities of interns include:

Capitol Hill: supporting constituent correspondence by mail and phone, attending hearings and briefings, researching legislation and policy initiatives, composing press releases, compiling media clips, and drafting memos for staff and the Senator. 

Rockville/Baltimore: assisting with phone calls, supporting constituent casework, drafting correspondence to constituents and federal agencies, and attending community events, meetings, and briefings, and drafting memos for staff and the Senator. 

This position provides an opportunity to be part of a hard-working cohesive team, to make a difference in the lives of others, and to increase one’s understanding of the operations of government agencies and the U.S. Congress. Interns will be paid. This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse community we serve.
Priority is given to applicants who reside in Maryland. 
 

***COVID-19 UPDATE***

Senator Van Hollen’s internships are currently being conducted virtually.  Whether the upcoming sessions will be conducted in person or remotely will be determined before the beginning of each session. 

The Spring 2022 internship session runs from January 24, 2022 to May 13, 2022. Applications are due November 10, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. For more information and to apply, click here.