Internships
“I am incredibly thankful to all the young people committed to public service who, day after day, show up and show out to constituents in IL-03!”
-Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez
As an Intern at our Congressional Office, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in public service while contributing to the overall mission of serving constituents and advocating for the community. You will work closely with our dedicated team of professionals to support the needs of individuals, families and essential organizations within our district. The internship provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience for those pursuing careers in public service and legislation, among other opportunities.
Qualified candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and passionate about public service.
The Office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez’s internship program provides two pathways for placement across our offices in D.C, Chicago, IL and West Chicago, IL:
- Temporary employment paid via the House of Representatives.
- Please note that housing support is not provided. Should you be selected for an internship, housing must be secured prior to your start date.
- Educational placement via an external program that supports the intern’s tenure and provides financial support.
Generally, paid temporary employment opportunities are limited, fill up quickly, and require the applicant meet all House employment requirements.
All applicants applying via an external program must be able to provide information about their program's committed support prior to the first-round interview. For more information on educational programs, review the end of this webpage.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
DC:
- Legislation:
- Researching legislation for the Member and the legislative team when requested
- Supporting legislative team members by drafting memos, attending hearings, briefings, and roundtables
- Assisting in writing correspondence letters to constituents on a variety of policy topics
- Communications and correspondence:
- Answering phones and direct engagement with constituents
- Attend in-person and virtual briefings for the legislative team.
- Provide internal support for the communications team, including, but not limited to: proofreading and daily press clips.
- Conduct media research of national, state, and local press to keep press lists up to date.
- Assist in the development of digital communications, including social media, fliers, e-newsletters and other collateral.
- Constituent Services:
- Schedule and Conduct Capitol Tours
- Provide operational and administrative support as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
District:
- Constituent Services:
- Provide support to the constituent services team with intake, casework requests and case management.
- Supporting processes like commendations, service academy nominations and letters of support.
- Outreach:
- Develop and maintain outreach lists
- Conduct research on the district, as requested
- Attend and staff field and outreach events
- Communications and correspondence:
- Answering phones and direct engagement with constituents
- Attend in-person and virtual briefings for the legislative team.
- Provide internal support for the communications team, including, but not limited to: proofreading and daily press clips.
- Conduct media research of national, state, and local press to keep press lists up to date.
- Assist in the development of digital communications, including social media, fliers, e-newsletters, and other collateral.
- Provide operational and administrative support as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
These are the general responsibilities and qualifications of the intern position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Other duties may be assigned based on the intern's interests, abilities, and the office's needs.
The office is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
Our office offers both full-time and part-time internships, but full-time availability is preferred. District ties and Illinois ties are strongly preferred. Bilingual language skills (ENG/SPAN, ENG/POLISH) are highly preferred.
Please note: To be employed by a House office in a paid position (including internships) in the continental United States, an individual must:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
- Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
To apply for an internship, please complete this form. / Applications for the Summer 2026 - 2027 are now open!
Please note, due to the volume of applicants, a response is not guaranteed. You will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. No phone calls, emails or walk-ins please. If you have any questions about eligibility, please contact us at interns.deliaramirez@mail.house.gov.
Options for Educational Programs Based on Session
Please note the following is a list of educational programs that our office has previously worked with in regards to internship placement. It is not an exhaustive list of all programs our office can work with, nor is it an endorsement of any program. Participation in any of these programs in no way guarantees a placement in our office. You are encouraged to reach out to your university academic advisor to explore options and opportunities available to you.
- Spring
- Summer
Islamic Scholarship Foundation
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- Fall
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
Islamic Scholarship Foundation
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute