Internships
Congresswoman Hillary Scholten is looking for highly motivated and driven interns for Fall 2025. Opportunities are available for both her Washington D.C. office and her district office in Grand Rapids. To apply please submit your resume, cover letter, and two references in one PDF to MI03Internships@mail.house.gov. The subject line must include your full name and which office you are interested in for your application to be considered (ex: John Doe District Office OR Jane Doe Washington D.C.).
Fall internships typically run from late August through early December, but dates can be flexible. Interns will also receive a monthly stipend. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until Thursday, July 3rd, at 5 PM ET. Please note that all applications submitted after this deadline will be considered for the Spring ‘26 internship cohort.
WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE
Typical work hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. when Congress is in session and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when Congress is out of session. Interns are expected to work full-time, but hours can be flexible to accommodate students' course schedules. The D.C. Office internship allows interns to get involved with the legislative and communications process. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting the legislative staff with research and compiling information
- Putting together daily news clips to monitor press mentions
- Attending hearings and briefings
- Answering phone calls and greeting constituents and stakeholders who enter the office
- Logging phone calls, mail, and other correspondence into our database
- Drafting letters addressing constituent concerns
- Giving Capitol tours
- Any other tasks assigned by the Internship Coordinator
The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Ties to Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District/West Michigan are a plus.
No calls or walk-ins, please.
DISTRICT OFFICE - GRAND RAPIDS
The district office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Interns are expected to work in-person a minimum of 16 hours weekly in no less than 4 hours blocks to accommodate their academic schedules. Occasionally the district office will hold events outside of office hours, and advance notice will be provided. District office interns will engage with constituents and the community while being at the intersection of the federal government. Responsibilities include:
- Answering phone calls and greeting constituents and stakeholders who enter the office
- Logging phone calls, mail, and other correspondence into our database
- Drafting letters addressing constituent concerns
- Monitoring local news and social media for current activities in the district
- Assisting the district staff with research
- Attending meetings with local stakeholders or constituents
- Interacting with government agencies to resolve constituent issues
- Any other tasks assigned by the Internship Coordinator
Due to the office being in the downtown Grand Rapids area, the office cannot provide free parking. The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Ties to Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District/West Michigan are a plus.
No calls or walk-ins, please.