Congressional Internships

Washington, D.C.

Applications are now open for the Spring 2027 program.

The D.C. Office of Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) seeks interns for Spring 2027. Interns will play an important role in the daily operations of the office and gain firsthand experience in the legislative process.

Intern responsibilities will include:

Greeting guests and assisting with front office operations,

Answering phones, recording constituent opinions, and correctly processing other inquiries

Conducting Capitol Tours for constituents and guests

Supporting the Legislative Correspondent with sorting mail and drafting constituent letters

Attend hearings and briefings, as requested by senior staff

Research legislation for the Member and legislative team

Assist with day-to-day office work and other duties as delegated by members of the staff

Other administrative tasks as assigned

Additionally, interns have the opportunity to take on additional duties based on office needs and individual interns. These may include responsibilities in communications, scheduling, or correspondence. For additional information, please refer to our website.

Qualifications: 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.

Apply: To apply please fill out this Google Form and submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1-2 pages) in one PDF through the link.

Important Information: Internships are intended for current undergraduate students, current graduate students, and recent college graduates. 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. 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 may receive compensation from an outside organization but this needs to be communicated with the office during the application process. Interns must be a U.S. citizen and legally eligible to work for the U.S. federal government.

The deadline for Spring 2027 Internship Application is 11:59 PM ET on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

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. No phone calls or walks in. Please email alexis.rosales-hernandez@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns.

Rochester, NY

Applications are now open for the Spring 2027 program.

The District Office of Representative Joseph Morelle, NY-25 in Rochester, NY, will be accepting applications for an in-person internship during the Spring Semester 2027.

Applications will be accepted until November 27th, 2026.

Interns will be responsible for:

Completing constituent calls
Writing letters, certificates, and proclamations
Day-to-day office work
Interacting with members of staff in the Rochester office and virtually in the D.C. office
Other duties delegated by members of staff including various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance

Interns will learn about the functions of a congressional office, congressional communications, and the legislative process. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a good sense of humor. New York State ties are preferred but not required.

Interested applicants should submit the following in one PDF document:

Resume
Cover letter
One-page writing sample
Dates of availability

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.

To apply for the Spring 2027 District Office Internship, please fill out the google form found here: Spring 2027 DO Internship Application Form. Our office will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until November 27th at 11:59pm EST. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application early.