The application for Sen. Sanders’ Spring 2025 internships is now open. The deadline to apply is October 27th.
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. Progressive politics and familiarity with the Senator’s legislative priorities strongly preferred along with Vermont ties.
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. Interns are compensated at a rate of $17.50/hour, unless sponsored by at an outside organization or academic program that prevents such compensation.
All candidates must be able to reside locally to their duty station (D.C. or Burlington) for the duration of the internship. Due to our current office policy, we expect that interns will work both remotely and in-person, dependent on office needs. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time during those processes.
This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, genetic information, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, working class individuals, and those from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Internships are divided into three terms:
Spring: January through mid-May
Summer: Late May through mid-August
Fall: Late August through December
Exact dates are flexible based on availability.
Questions? Please call the Senator’s office at 202-224-5141 or 800-339-9834.
State Office Internship: Interns in the Vermont office experience the various ways in which Senator Sanders’ staff assists Vermonters on a day-to-day basis, from representing the Senator at events to helping Vermonters resolve problems with federal agencies. Interns will help respond to constituent requests for information and assistance; join visits with Vermont organizations; help organize and staff public meetings and events, track local news stories, and much more.
Press/Video Internship: Press and video interns in the Vermont office assist with photography and videography, production of videos and graphics, and drafting of social media content. Interns should have interest in learning Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, as well as creative drive to explore new approaches to video storytelling.
Legislative Internship: Legislative internships are geared toward Vermonters and other entry-level candidates. Legislative interns in the Senator's Washington office answer phones and process voicemails, greet front desk visitors, sort mail and scans, attend hearings and briefings and take notes for staff, lead tours of the Capitol, provide additional research capacity to legislative staff, draft legislative mail, provide assistance to senior staff like Administrative Director and Chief of Staff, conduct rapid response, run errands in the Capitol complex, help with setup for events, and assist with staff projects as needed.
Press/Video Internship: Press and Video Interns in the Senator’s Washington D.C. office will need to have interest in learning Adobe Premiere Pro and the Adobe Suite, as well as a drive to work hard, pay close attention to detail, and explore creative approaches to video storytelling. Interns may be expected to assist with video shoots, create graphics, source interviewees, research archival footage, photos, public records, edit videos and create motion design and animation.Â
HELP Committee: Interns for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) play a key role in the committee office of Chair Sanders and will work closely with policy advisors and counsels. The HELP Committee works on a wide range of issues in the areas of health, education, labor, disability, pensions, and oversight. The internship position offers Vermonters and other entry-level candidates the opportunity to gain substantive experience in a Senate office while participating directly in the legislative process. For more information and to apply, click here: https://www.help.senate.gov/chair/internships.
