Congressional Internships

Applications are now closed for the fall 2025 program.

Washington, D.C.

In the Washington, D.C. office, internships run throughout the year based on the semester calendar. Applicants must be based in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the internship. Our internship program typically runs during these times:

• Spring: Mid-January to mid-May; application window opens in October.
• Summer: Mid-May to mid-August; application window opens in February.
• Fall: Early September to mid-December; application window opens in June. 

Ideal candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communications skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to succeed in a fast-paced work environment, and a good sense of humor. New York State ties are preferred but not required. 

In Washington, D.C., interns will be responsible for: 

• Greeting guests and assisting with front office operations;
• Answering phones, recording constituent opinions, and correctly processing other inquiries;
• Conducting Capitol tours for constituents and other guests;
• Day-to-day office work to assist with the functioning of the congressional office and other duties as delegated by members of the staff;
• Supporting the Legislative Correspondent with sorting mail and drafting constituent letters;
• Attending hearings and briefings, as requested by senior staff;
• Researching legislation for the Member and legislative team;
• Interacting with members of staff in the D.C. office and virtually with the Rochester office;
• Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Throughout the semester, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office. For more information about this internship, please view this PDF.

Full-time paid internships run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session (refer to the House Calendar). Part-time internships are scheduled to accommodate students’ course schedules, as well as the needs of the office. Part-time interns can expect to receive either pay or academic credit. Interns must be a U.S. citizen and legally eligible to work for the U.S. federal government.

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. Internships are intended for current undergraduate students, current graduate students, and recent college graduates.

Rochester, NY

The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. Internships are intended for current undergraduate students and current graduate students.

For more information on the district internship please visit: https://morelle.house.gov/congressional-internships 

To apply for the Summer 2025 District Office Internship, please fill out the google form found here: Fall 2025 DO Internship Application Google Form. Our office will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until July 25th at 11:59pm EST. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application early.