INTERNSHIPS

Congressman Ron Kind's Washington, D.C. office is currently accepting applications for internships. Duties include researching policy issues, responding to constituent mail, answering phones, distributing interoffice mail, and performing daily office tasks. Interns will have the opportunity to attend Congressional committee hearings, as well as other events. Candidates must be self-starters and have excellent writing and computer skills.
To apply for an internship, please submit a resume and cover letter.
Send information to:
Congressman Ron Kind
Attn: Jenny Johnson
1406 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
PH: (202) 225 - 5506
FX: (202) 225 - 5739
Opportunities in Senator Feingold's Washington, D.C. Office
On a spring, summer and fall basis, the Washington, D.C. office of Senator Feingold is looking for the following:
Press Intern
This internship requires accurate writing and research skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and an availability to work at least three days a week. Preference will be given to individuals with journalism backgrounds and an interest in political science. The press internship involves handling special media projects, building and maintaining databases, compiling daily news clippings, as well as some copying and errands.
General Interns
Preference will be given to individuals with Political Science backgrounds. Duties will include administrative and legislative tasks. Administrative tasks include such things as answering phones, opening and sorting constituent mail, making copies, and some data entry. Legislative tasks include such things as researching legislation and attending hearings.
Applicants for either of these internships should be of at least sophomore standing, and able to work a minimum of 15 to 20 hours a week. The internships are available on a volunteer-basis only. Preference will be given to candidates with a Wisconsin background. Due to recent difficulties with the delivery of the mail to Washington, D.C. please fax cover letters and resume to:
Senator Russ Feingold
Attn: Intern Coordinator
fax (202) 224-2725
Opportunities in Senator Feingold's State Offices
General internships are also available during the fall, spring, and summer in two of the four state offices in Wisconsin. Interested students should contact:
Senator Russ Feingold
Attn: Mary Palmer
1600 Aspen Commons, Room 100
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 828-1200
Senator Russ Feingold
Attn: Cecilia Smith-Robertson
517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Room 408
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-7282
I am pleased to offer internships to college students throughout the year in my Washington, DC office. Summer internships are full-time positions of six week's durations. Two six-week intern sessions are administered each summer. During the school year, internships are coordinated around students' academic schedules. Interns can expect to do a combination of clerical, administrative, legislative, and press work. I believe very strongly that internships should be a positive experience for both the office and the intern. Interns who work for academic credit can expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, while interns who are not working for credit may have more flexible schedules.
If you're interested in a Washington internship, the application for an internship position consists of a letter of interest, and a current resume. The deadlines for applications are: July 15 for fall semester internships, November 15 for spring semester internships, and March 15 for summer internships.
There are a great number of resources that can help students find housing while they intern in my Washington office -- click here to see a list of newspaper classifieds, university housing and rental services. Applications may be mailed to the address below:
Senator Herb Kohl
Attn: Sonia Acosta
330 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
For further information, please contact Sonia Acosta, Intern Coordinator in my Washington Office at (202) 224-5653.

Both the Milwaukee and the Madison offices offer semester-long internship programs in the fall, spring and summer. These are rewarding experiences for students who would like to experience first hand the workings of a government office.
Interns are an important part of the office structure, and they are responsible for a variety of essential tasks. Internship applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills. In addition, applicants must have a strong work ethic, an understanding of commitment, and the ability to work independently on complex tasks.
The Milwaukee and Madison deadline for summer internships will be April 1, 2005.
The internship programs are competitive and it is recommended that prospective interns contact the appropriate state Senate office as early in the semester prior to their internship as possible. If you are interested in doing an internship in Milwaukee, please call, or send your cover letter, a writing sample and resume to the attention of Katie Topinka, in my Milwaukee office listed below. If you are interested in an internship with the Madison office, please contact Joylynn Fosdal to request an application.
Senator Herb KohlAttn. Katie Topinka310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 950Milwaukee, WI 53203Ph: (414) 297-4451Fax: (414) 297-4455 Senator Herb KohlAttn. Joylynn Fosdal14 W. Mifflin St., Suite 207Madison, WI 53703Ph: (608) 264-5338Fax: (608) 264-5473
For information regarding an internship in the Appleton, Eau Claire, or La Crosse offices please contact that office directly.