Congressman Keith Rothfus, R-Sewickley, is inviting undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates from the 12th Congressional District to apply for internships in the western Pennsylvania and Washington D.C. offices.
“A congressional internship is a great way to learn more about the federal government, the legislative process, and everything that we do to help constituents,” Rothfus said in a news release.
“I’ve enjoyed working with the many bright young men and women who have interned in our offices. Our interns have done great work to help me represent and serve my employers – the 705,000 residents of Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District.”
Internships are offered in during the spring, summer and fall semesters. For western Pennsylvania internships, district offices are located in Beaver, Johnstown, and Ross Township.
Hours can be flexible to accommodate student course schedules, but generally run 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Internships are unpaid but academic credit may be available, depending on the student’s academic institution.
Students are asked to submit the completed application, resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample—no longer than five pages—to the office where they would like to intern.
Completed applications can also be emailed to: pa12.interns@mail.house.gov.
The deadline for a spring internship in the Washington, D.C. office is Oct. 28.
Applications for internships in the Beaver, Johnstown and Ross Township offices will be accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
The internship application form is available online by clicking here.
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