Kirsten Gillibrand United States Senator for New York

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U.S. Senate Internships

We expect a great deal from our interns. Candidates will have a diverse, challenging experience and make a genuine contribution to Senator Gillibrand’s work on behalf of New York and the nation.

Internship opportunities are available in each of Senator Gillibrand’s following offices: Washington, D.C., New York City, Melville, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.

To learn more, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about internship opportunities in the Senate.

To apply for an internship, please fill out the application form below by opening the pdf file and entering your information into the fields.

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As interruptions in mail service to Senate offices continues, applicants are asked to fax their applications to the offices they wish to apply to. If you recently mailed an internship application to one of Senator Gillibrand’s offices, please contact that office to make sure your application has been received.

Upcoming Application deadlines:

Summer Session 2009

State Offices Session (May 18 – August 14*)
DC Session I (May 18 – June 26*)
DC Session II (June 29 – August 14*)

Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
New York City Office Deadline: rolling admission with preference given to early applicants

Fall Session 2009 (August 31 – December 18*)

Application Deadline: July 20, 2009

Spring Session 2010 (January 4 – May 7*)

Application Deadline: November 13, 2009

 

Frequently Asked Questions


What will I be doing?

Our interns assist staff in a wide range of areas including press, scheduling, correspondence, and legislative policy. While intern duties are largely administrative, candidates should expect to be given more and more responsibilities as they progress through their internship, depending on their individual interests.
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What is the application deadline?

Summer Session 2009

Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
New York City Office Deadline: rolling admission with preference given to early applicants

Fall Session 2009

Application Deadline: July 20, 2009

Spring Session 2010

Application Deadline: November 13, 2009

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What are the dates of the internship sessions?

Summer Session 2009

State Offices Session (May 18 – August 14*)
DC Session I (May 18 – June 26*)
DC Session II (June 29 – August 14*)

Application Deadline: April 3, 2009
New York City Deadline: rolling admission with preference given to early applicants

Fall Session 2009 (August 31 – December 18*)

Application Deadline: July 20, 2009

Spring Session 2010 (January 4 – May 7*)

Application Deadline: November 13, 2009

*Internship start/end dates are sometimes flexible. Be sure to indicate dates of availability on your application.
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Are internships paid?

Unfortunately, internships are not paid. Applicants may seek financial assistance on their own from outside sources. However, Senate rules require that receiving financial assistance from outside sources does not create a conflict of interest with your Senate work.  Please indicate on your application if you plan to receive funding from an outside source.
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Can I apply if I am not from New York?

Although preference is given to applicants who are from New York, students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Can I receive academic credit for completing an internship?

Awarding academic credit for an internship is at the discretion of your high school, college or university. However, we will assist you in providing appropriate information as requested by your school.  Arrangements for accreditation should be made before you begin the internship.
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Can I apply if I am a high school student?

Yes. We do accept a limited number of high school students.
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Can I apply if I am a law/graduate student?

Yes. We do accept some graduate and law students, especially when our office has work relevant to their field.
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How competitive is the application process?

As we receive applications from many qualified applicants, the application process is fairly competitive. However, our office always has a lot of work to do, which means we have many intern positions to fill. While summer is the most competitive session, spring and fall sessions tend to be somewhat less competitive.
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Mail Delay

Please note that due to heightened security in the U.S. Capitol, mail service to my Washington, D.C. Senate office is significantly delayed. If you have any correspondence that is time sensitive, please use alternatives such as e-mail, phone, or fax.