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U. S. Senate Internship
Offered By
U. S. Senator Ted Cruz - Austin Office
Job Location
Austin
Salary
Unpaid
Job Description
Senator Ted Cruz's United States Senate Internship Program offers Texas students a unique opportunity to experience first-hand the inner workings of Congress. Internships are available in the Austin office, as well as Washington, D.C., Dallas, Houston and San Antonio offices. Intern activities include legislative research, administrative duties, regional outreach and constituent relations, including assisting with phones and mail. At the end of their session, interns will have had the opportunity to see how a Senate office works and better understand the United States government. Additionally, interns will participate in our unique reading program. Priority is given to students either from Texas or students enrolled in a Texas school who have completed at least their sophomore year of college. It is possible to receive internship course credit pending approval by the respective college or university. Due Date: Spring semester internships: completed packets are due Friday, December 16, 2016.
Application Instructions
Application Instructions: Please send the following information to Megan_Packer@cruz.senate.gov and Hannah_Thoms@cruz.senate.gov 1. A cover letter detailing why you would like to be an intern in Senator Cruz's office 2. A one-page resume 3. Two letters of recommendation (letters may be emailed separately) 4. A college transcript 5. A one to two page college writing sample 6. Note that you are applying to intern in the Austin office.
Degree Status
Current Student
Experience Required
No
Contact Information
Hannah_Thoms@cruz.senate.gov O: (512) 916-5834 Megan_Packer@cruz.senate.gov O: (202) 224-5922;
Type of Internship
US Congress
Comments
Due Date: Spring semester internships: completed packets are due Friday, December 16, 2016.
Posted By
Carl Mica
Post Date
Monday, November 14, 2016
Expiration Date
Friday, January 13, 2017
Link
https://www.cruz.senate.gov/?p=student_resources