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 in our office, you will have the unique opportunity to gain valuable experience while contributing to our mission of serving constituents and advocating for our community. You will work closely with our dedicated team of professionals to support the needs of individuals, families, and organizations within our district. This internship provides a hands-on learning experience for those interested in a career in public service. 

Qualified candidates must have strong oral and written communication skills, be eager to learn, be detail-oriented, and be passionate about public service.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Communications and correspondence:
  • Answering phones and direct engagement with constituents
  • Assisting in writing correspondence letters to constituents on a variety of policy topics.
  • Provide internal support for the communications team, including, but not limited to, proofreading, website management, 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, flyers, e-newsletters, and other collateral.
• Constituent services:
  • Support the constituent services team with intake, casework requests, and case management.
  • Supporting processes like commendations, service academy nominations, and letters of support.
• Legislation:
  • Researching legislation for the legislative team
  • Attending hearings, briefings, and roundtables
  • Drafting memos and background on policy topics
• Outreach:
  • Develop and maintain outreach lists
  • Research the district, as requested
  • Attend and staff field and outreach events
• 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 needs of the office.

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.

To apply for an internship, please complete this form. Interns are accepted to our office on a rolling basis. 

Applications for the Summer 2025 term are now closed. 

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.

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).

If you have any questions about eligibility or the application, please email us at Interns.deliaramirez@mail.house.gov.