Interns in the Washington office work closely with the professional staff on a variety of legislative projects and are also assigned some clerical tasks. Responsibilities include attending hearings, preparing legislative reports, researching specific issues and compiling information to respond to constituents inquiries, helping process the tour and flag requests, handling incoming mail and data entry, giving visiting constituents tours of the Capitol, and performing general office duties. Interns in the district office concentrate on researching constituent inquiries for information and helping to deal with federal agencies. Some clerical work is also expected. Several universities in the Washington area offer housing for interns during the summer.
Rental apartments are also available in the surrounding area.
Interns are selected on the basis of a written application and personal interviews.