Internship Application

Note: Fields marked with an * are required.

The Office of Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07) is currently accepting applications for our full-time spring 2024 internship program. Ties to Alabama or the 7^th Congressional District are preferred. This is currently an in-person position. Proof of vaccination status is required as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation. Should you have any questions, feel free to email our office at sewell.interns@mail.house.gov.

Applications for the spring 2024 cycle will close on October 20, 2023 at 5:00pm CT/6:00pm ET.

General Contact Information

Full Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Street Address *

Street Address Line 2

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Office

Which office would you prefer to work in during the summer? *

Would you be interested in working in another office if you are not selected for your first choice? If so, please indicate below which office you would prefer to work in.

School, State, and District Ties

What high school did you attend? *

List the city and state of your high school. *

Describe your connection to the 7th Congressional District of Alabama or the State of Alabama. *

Please list the undergraduate program that you are currently attending or have recently graduated from. *

Major *

Minor or Concentration *

Expected Month and Year of Graduation *

Please list the graduate program that you are currently attending or have recently graduated from (if applicable).

Expected Month and Year of Graduation (if applicable)

List any awards or extracurricular activities that may not be included on your resume. *

Are you seeking academic credit? *

Yes

Please list your academic coordinator's email address

Previous Hill Experience

Have you ever interned in another office on Capitol Hill? *

Yes

If so, which office did you complete your internship with?

Previous Work Experience

Have you ever worked in a customer service position? *

Yes

Currently working in a customer service position

References

List three professional references. Provide their name, phone number, email address, and connection.

Compensation

Will you be compensated by an outside organization during your internship? *

Yes

If so, please list the point of contact for the organization that will provide the funding.

Uploads

Click here to upload the following items:

Resume
Writing Sample 1 - Provide a 500-word memo on one of the following topics:

Voter Suppression
Affirmative Action
Health Equity
Wastewater Management
Rural Broadband Access
Black Maternal Mortality
Access to Rural Hospitals and Medical Facilities

Writing Sample 2 - Include a recent writing sample that you are proud of. This sample can be an assignment that was submitted for coursework. It should demonstrate your most current writing style.

NOTE: Your application will not be considered complete until you have uploaded your resume and writing samples.

Human Validation