Congressman Paul Tonko offers internships in his Albany, Saratoga Springs, and Washington, DC offices.
Interns will learn from staff to serve the constituents of New York’s 20th Congressional District. Our goal is to invest in the next generation of public leaders by providing each intern with a meaningful experience that will enhance their understanding of congressional matters. This program is aimed towards current undergraduate students and recent graduates.
Internship responsibilities in my office may include:
- Offering front-line constituent services, including responding to phone calls and processing correspondence
- Assisting with social media content creation
Additional intern responsibilities in the Washington, D.C. Office may include:
- Attending hearings, briefings, and meetings on a wide range of issues
- Drafting legislative responses to constituent questions and memos for legislative staff
- Leading tours of the Capitol
- Any additional opportuinties that may arise within the context of a Capitol Hill congressional office
Additional intern responsibilities in the District Office may include:
- Attending in-district press conferences, meetings, and other field events
- Engaging in the federal casework process
- Drafting congressional commendations for individuals and organizations
- Any additional opportunities that may arise within the context of a district congressional office
Interns are compensated $15/hour with a maximum stipend of $6,000 and may work up to 10 weeks on a full-time or part-time basis, at least 15 hours per week. Interns in the Washington, DC office are also eligible for a monthly transit benefit toward the Metro and Metrobus.
Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please see below for more information on deadlines and how to submit your application.
Deadlines to apply for fall internships are as follows:
Washington, D.C. Office: Friday, August 1st at 5:00 PM
Albany and Saratoga Springs: Friday, August 1st at 5:00 PM
To be considered for an internship, please send your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample that speaks to social activism, a passionate policy interest, or a historic or current political event, to NY20internship@mail.house.gov with your office of interest (District or DC) in the subject line. Please also include your availability and a rough estimate of your daily and hourly availability. *Applicants are requested to only apply to one office of interest.*
We strongly encourage individuals with ties to New York and those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Rep. Tonko’s office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
