The new local member of Congress, Derek Kilmer from Washington's Sixth District, is seeking interns to help staff the local office. Nicholas Carr, the local internship coordinator, is seeking students with junior or senior status to commit to working in the local office. The work will involve research and involvement in the grants process as well as standard data entry and constituency contacting. He says that, where possible, he will bring interns along to meetings that might be of interest to the students involved. The internships are unpaid, but you will gain invaluable experience and an all-important line on your resume'. This is a great opportunity to see how a district office operates and to learn about politics from the ground up.
If you are interested in an internship in Congressman Kilmer's office, you should send Mr. Carr an email expressing your interest at nicholas.carr@mail.house.gov Include a letter of interest (which should include a mention of your GPA and some reference to your research and writing skills) along with a resume'. You should also ask for a letter of recommendation from a faculty member who knows you and can speak to your strengths as a student and potential intern.
If you are interested in gaining credit for the internship, there are two options, one an independent study and the other enrollment in P&G 498, the Internship Tutorial. Please contact Professor Sousa, Department Chair, about these options.
