Internships

Washington, D.C.

The Washington, D.C. office offers internship opportunities during the summer, fall, and spring semesters for college students and recent college graduates. Intern responsibilities vary daily but typically include sorting constituent mail, answering the phones, attending hearings and briefings, leading tours, drafting constituent response letters, and assisting the legislative staff.

Qualified candidates will have strong written and interpersonal skills, a positive work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. The ideal candidate can work a full-time schedule.

The office is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. 

To Apply:

Applications are now open for Congressman Cleaver's Summer 2026 D.C. Internship Program. Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a one-page cover letter with intended start and end dates, a one-page resume, and a writing sample that is no more than 3 pages to MO5internships@mail.house.gov. Please include “DC Summer 2026: [First Name] [Last Name]” as the subject line. Applications for the summer term are due on March 18, 2026, by 11:59 pm.

Washington, D.C. Office: MO5internships@mail.house.gov

District Office

Interns in the District Office assist staff with completing constituent casework, answering the phones, welcoming visitors, and attending local meetings. Students with an interest in public service and government are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Applications are now open for Congressman Cleaver's Summer 2026 District Internship Program. Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a one-page cover letter with intended start and end dates, a resume, and a recent writing sample to Andrew.Huber@mail.house.gov . Please include “District Summer 2026: [First Name] [Last Name]” as the subject line. Applications for the summer term are due on March 27, 2026, by 11:59 pm.

District Office: Andrew.Huber@mail.house.gov