Interns are an integral part of our Senate operation and contribute greatly to the senator’s work on behalf of Vermont and the nation. Senate interns have the unique privilege of gaining an insider’s perspective on the legislative and representative process. Our Washington and Burlington offices offer paid full- and part-time internships tailored for recent graduates and current students at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Terms and Deadlines

Spring Session (January to May)
Application deadline: November 13, 2015

Summer Session (May to August)
Application deadline: March 11, 2016

Fall Session (September to December)
Application deadline: June 24, 2016

Internships

Internship experiences are generally consistent with the descriptions below, but change from term to term in accordance with the Senate calendar, office legislative and casework priorities, and intern performance.

Press: Assist communications staff with tracking news stories in the local media, organzing press conferences, photography, videography and multi-media production.

Outreach: Develop and update constituent databases, help organize and execute the senator’s public meetings in Vermont, develop lists of public meetings the senator can attend and join outreach staff in constituent group meetings.

Constituent advocacy: Assist staff in responding to constituents’ requests for information and assistance.