Internships
As an Intern for Congresswoman Laura Friedman, you will provide a range of support to the office as you learn about the functions and roles of a US House office. Interns have the opportunity to contribute to administrative, constituent response, communications, legislative and other areas as needed. Intern responsibilities and opportunities include:
DC Office Intern:
Answer incoming calls and capture and log constituent opinions and requests
Conduct research and draft responses to constituent correspondence to address key issue areas
Open, sort, and distribute mail and other messages to ensure the office can respond to all inquiries in a timely manner
Assist with constituent flag requests, tours of the Capitol, and visits to other national landmarks
Attend committee hearings
Shadow employees to learn the legislative and communications process
District Office Intern:
Answer incoming calls, and capture and log constituent casework requests
Open, sort, and distribute mail and other messages to ensure the office can respond to all inquiries in a timely manner
Draft correspondence and memoranda to assist District Office operations
Assist District staff to complete constituent casework activities
Assist with planning and execution of the Member’s public events in the District
Accompany District staff to public forums, meetings, and events, as necessary, to serve as a representative to the Member
Shadow employees to learn the communications, outreach and/or constituent service processes
Interns receive a stipend and may work on a part-time or full-time basis. A minimum commitment of 20 hours per week is required. In-person attendance and reliable transportation are essential.
The priority deadlines for each term are as follows:
Fall 2025: Up to 120 days during the months of August – December 2025
Deadline: Sunday, July 13, 2025
Spring 2026: Up to 120 days during the months of January – May 2026
Deadline: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Summer 2026: Up to 120 days during the months of May – August 2026
Deadline: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Internship Requirements:
Pursuant to federal appropriations law, to be employed by a House office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
- Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).