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Internship Information Washington, DC Summer
Internship Students interested in a summer internship with Senator Lugar in Washington, DC will intern in both his Washington, DC office and Senate Foreign Relations Committee office. Students interested in an internship during the fall and spring semesters may intern separately in either his Washington, DC office or for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Lugar's Indianapolis office accepts students for internships all year long and his Northeast Indiana Community Service Center in Fort Wayne has volunteer opportunities/internships available for both high school and college students. Interns are helpful in contributing to the efficiency of office operations. Tasks vary among internships, but often include drafting letters in response to constituent requests, researching legislation or proposed initiatives, attending committee hearings, leading tours of the Capitol building, and completing various administrative tasks. Students leave their internship with a solid understanding of operations in a Senate office. Interns in the Washington, DC office are placed on a rotating schedule to work in the administrative, press, correspondence, and legislative sections of the office. Interns for the Foreign Relations Committee assist staff with research on a variety of current issues of a global scale. Interns in the Indianapolis office assist with constituent casework and the other tasks necessary to provide Senatorial service to Hoosiers. High school and college volunteers/interns in the Northeast Indiana Community Service Center will initiate and assist service projects in Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas. Interns also have the opportunity to attend speeches given by Senators, Representatives, administration officials and other distinguished visitors, as well as taking part in other special activities. Eligibility Each college applicant should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0, be a sophomore or junior and have an interest in politics. Students from all academic disciplines who are interested in public policy, politics and foreign relations are welcome to apply. High school volunteers in the Northeast Indiana Community Center will need a supporting teacher. Housing Interns will be responsible for making housing arrangements in the Washington, D.C. area. However, Senator Lugar's intern coordinators can provide a list of reasonably priced housing and also website addresses where housing leads are posted. For summer interns, it is suggested to make housing arrangements as soon as possible. Application Process Students interested in a summer internship should fax or email the summer internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the Washington, D.C. office. Contact Brooke Oak, intern coordinator, at 202-224-4814 with any questions or concerns. Brooke Oak, Washington Office Intern
Coordinator Students interested in the Washington, D.C. office during the school year should fax or email the Washington, DC internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the Washington, D.C. office. Contact Brooke Oak, intern coordinator, at 202-224-4814 with any questions or concerns. Brooke Oak, Washington Office Intern
Coordinator Students interested in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee during the school year should fax or email the Foreign Relations Committee internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the committee office. The internship is best-suited for undergraduates. Contact Ali McCormick, committee intern coordinator, at 202-224-4651 with any questions or concerns. Ali McCormick, Foreign Relations Committee Intern Coordinator Students interested in the Indianapolis office should send the Indianapolis internship application along with three letters of recommendation, a college transcript and a recent photograph of yourself to the Indianapolis office. Contact Dona Kelley, Indianapolis intern coordinator, at 317-226-5555 with any questions or concerns. Dona Kelley, Indianapolis Intern Coordinator High school students interested in volunteering at Senator Lugar’s Northeast Indiana Community Service Center at Covington Plaza should complete the Community Service Center application. Interested college students should complete the Fort Wayne internship application. Submit your application to the Lugar Community Service Center or contact Cathy Gallmeyer at 260-422-1505 with questions. Cathy Gallmeyer
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