After 18 years of hosting a Senate Internship Program in both Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire, Senator Shaheen’s office will close at the end of the year. It has been an honor to host countless student and post-graduate interns who have contributed to effective leadership for the Granite State.
Internships in Washington, D.C.
Internships in Washington, D.C. provide the opportunity to see first-hand how a Senate office functions. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will take part in a wide variety of activities in the legislative, administrative and communications departments, and all participants are encouraged to take advantage of the many resources available to Senate staff, such as committee hearings, briefings and lectures. Interns will also assist with administrative duties, including staffing the front desk and giving tours of the U.S. Capitol. Interns receive a stipend for their work.
While there is no average day in the Senate, you can get a better idea of how interns in Senator Shaheen's Washington office spend their days by reading "INTERN CORNER," a special section on Facebook.
Internships in New Hampshire
Internships in New Hampshire give a special perspective on how a Senator works on the local level to serve her constituents effectively. Interns are able to take part in a wide variety of activities in support of the Administrative, Constituent Services, and Projects & Policy departments of the New Hampshire office. Interns will also assist with administrative duties and specific responsibilities may vary depending on the interests of the individual. Interns receive a stipend for their work.
**After 18 years hosting a Senate Internship Program in both Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire, Senator Shaheen’s office will close at the end of the year. It has been an honor to host countless student and post-graduate interns. We encourage you to apply to internship opportunities with other New Hampshire delegation members**