Job Postings and Internships

U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin
All Offices

Interning in a United States Senator's office is a wonderful educational opportunity to learn more about our American government and the legislative process. Senator Slotkin welcomes interns in her Washington DC office and in her six Michigan offices. Senator Slotkin looks forward to giving interns the opportunity to expand their knowledge of our nation's history, while experiencing government service first-hand.

Learn about internships with Senator Slotkin.

U.S. Senator Gary Peters
Washington D.C and Michigan

Working in a Congressional office can be an incredibly rewarding and exciting experience. An internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and observe first-hand how our government operates. Interns gain practical work experience by undertaking a variety of administrative and legislative responsibilities in the office.

Interns in the Washington office draft constituent correspondence, attend briefings and Congressional hearings and prepare memoranda for me and members of my staff. Interns in the Michigan office conduct research, assist with constituent casework and draft correspondence. Interns in both offices assist with answering phones, data entry and general office systems operations. Interns are an important AND VALUED part of my staff.

Internships are available expressly for the purpose of furthering educational objectives, therefore they are unpaid and usually awarded to graduate and college-level students.

Learn about internships with Senator Peters.

U.S. Representative Haley Stevens
In the Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 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.

In Washington, DC, interns' responsibilities will vary. They may be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

In the District office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.

To apply for an internship in one of our offices, please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the following locations by Friday, November 17th for the winter/spring term:

Washington, DC Office: [email protected]
Farmington Hills Office: StevensInternshipsDO@mail.house.gov

Michigan Senate Internship Program
All Offices

The State of Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes funds to be used for the purpose of cultivating a legislative intern workforce that mirrors the diverse array of individuals that the Senate works with and serves. The Senate Business Office has established a program modeled after successful initiatives within other state and national agencies, aimed at fostering diversity and equity within our intern community and the Senate as a whole.

Learn about internships with the Michigan Senate

House of Representatives Internship
All Offices

The Michigan House of Representatives employs both full-time and part-time employees. Employees of the House of Representatives are Legislative employees who are excluded from the classified system of civil service employment

Learn about internships with the Michigan House of Representatives.

Job Postings and Internship Links

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Intern in Michigan

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United States Senate

United States House of Representatives

Oakland University students need to contact their respected major's internship coordinator or the Office of Career Services at (248) 370-3250 or [email protected] for more information on enrolling in an internship course and receiving credit.