Internships

An internship in the office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons is an excellent way to learn firsthand about the American system of government. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the United States Senate by assisting the Senator's staff with administrative, press, legislative and correspondence duties.

Please note that application deadlines vary for the following four programs. Currently, the D.C. Legislative and Press Internship Programs are seeking Fall 2023 candidates.

Washington, D.C. Legislative Program

Interns in Washington, D.C. will interact with Senator Coons, his staff, and Delaware constituents. They receive an inside look at the legislative process by attending hearings and briefings, speaking with constituents, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, providing general office support, and performing research on a wide range of legislative issues.

There are four annual internship sessions: Spring (February-May), Summer (May-August), Fall (September-December), and Winter (January).

Our office offers paid internships to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Those who are interested in and eligible to receive a paid internship are required to submit additional application materials to help determine their financial need.

Eligible candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:

Seeking an internship in the Senator's Washington, D.C. office;
Demonstration of strong ties to Delaware or attendance at a Delaware college/university;
Stipulation that you are not already receiving funding to participate in this internship from another source;
Authorization to work in the United States; and
Are a U.S. citizen or meet one of three limited exceptions outlined in the application.

To apply for the Washington D.C. legislative program, please complete the following application for the summer program by March 18th.

Washington, D.C. Press Program

Press interns receive an inside look at the communications and speechwriting process by assisting with writing projects, press clips, and social media.

There are three annual press internship sessions: Spring (January-May), Summer (May-August), and Fall (September-December).

To apply for the Washington D.C. press program, please complete the following application for the Summer program by April 20th.

Delaware Programs: Dover and Wilmington

State office interns interact with Senator Coons, his staff, and Delaware constituents on a daily basis. They act as support to Senator Coons and the office staff through a wide variety of duties, including addressing constituent concerns, researching legislative issues, and monitoring relevant news outlets. Interns participate in job fairs, attend town hall meetings, and help organize outreach events.

There are three annual internship sessions: Fall (September-December), Winter/Spring (January-May), and Summer (May-August).

To apply for the Dover program, please complete the following application for the summer program by March 18th.

To apply for the Wilmington program, please complete the following application for the summer program by March 18th.

General Requirements

Only college students or graduates are eligible.
Priority is given to Delaware residents in their junior and senior year of college.

Please complete the application form, along with all that it requires, for the office in which you are applying to intern.