Internships - Office of Rep. Brittany Pettersen

The office of Rep. Brittany Pettersen is excited to offer internship opportunities in our Washington, D.C. and Lakewood, Colorado offices. See below for details on roles and responsibilities and how to apply. Please reach out to our office via email or at (202)225-2645 with any additional questions. 

Washintgon, D.C. - Deadline to apply for Spring 2025 is December 1, 2024

Internships in our Washington, D.C. office run throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters for current undergrad or graduate students. 

Intern responsibilities vary but include answering phones, sorting mail, researching legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, giving tours of the Capitol building, and drafting press releases and constituent letters on various issues. Additionally, the office encourages and will facilitate networking opportunities for interns and staff members.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. Applicants must be able to commit to working at least 20 hours a week. Applicants with Colorado ties are prioritized. Applicants must have a high school diploma. Applicants who are rising juniors in college or futher in their education or careers will be prioritized. Internships are eligible for a paid monthly stipend of $500-1000 depending on the number of hours worked.

To apply, please send an email with your resume, cover letter and writing sample (max length of 5 pages) to CO07internapplications@mail.house.gov with “[Your Last Name][Season][Year] DC Internship” in the subject line. Please include dates of availability in your submission.

DC Office Deadlines- If submitted after these dates, applications will only be considered on a rolling basis.

Lakewood, CO - Deadline to apply for Spring 2025 is December 1, 2024

Internships in our District Office in Lakewood run throughout fall, spring, and summer. This internship provides students with public service experience and the ability to serve constituents of the seventh district of Colorado. 

Intern responsibilities vary but include answering office phones, greeting visitors, assisting with constituent casework, conducting research, researching federal grants, writing letters, and assisting staff with special projects. Additionally, the office encourages and will facilitate networking opportunities for interns and staff members.

Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students’ course schedules, but generally run from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. MT. Applicants must be able to commit to working at least 20 hours a week. Preference will be given to applicants who live within the district or have in- district ties, but interested applicants who live outside of the district are still encouraged to apply and will be considered. Applicants must have a high school diploma and ties to Colorado. Applicants who are rising juniors in college or further in their education or careers will be prioritized. Internships are eligible for a paid monthly stipend of $500-1000 depending on the number of hours worked. 

To apply for a summer internship, please send an email with your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to CO07internapplications@mail.house.gov with “[Your Last Name] Spring District Office Internship” in the subject line. If you are applying for Spring 2025, please indicate this in the subject line. Please include dates of availability in your submission.

Lakewood District Office Deadlines- If submitted after these dates, applications will only be considered on a rolling basis.