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When is the application deadline?

What materials do I need to apply?

Can I apply if I am not from Vermont?

Can I apply if I am not a student?

Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, we are unsure of when we will be able to resume in-office operations and our intern program. However, we are monitoring the situation and will post updates on this page.

Interns are an integral part of our Senate operation and contribute greatly to the senator's work on behalf of Vermont and the nation. Senate interns have the unique privilege of gaining an insider's perspective on the legislative and representative process. Our Washington and Burlington offices offer paid full- and part-time internships tailored for recent graduates and current students at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Internship experiences are generally consistent with the descriptions below, but change from term to term in accordance with the Senate calendar, office legislative and casework priorities, and intern performance.

Questions? Please call the Senator's Internship Coordinator at (202) 224-5141 or (800) 339-9834.

Deadline to Apply

Our internship program is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 crisis. We will update this page when we determine the start date of our next internship session.



Washington, D.C.

Vermont Legislative Internship: Legislative interns in the senator's Washington office may assist legislative staff by handling constituent phone calls and requests, processing mail and voice mail, attending briefings and committee hearings, providing research memos, leading U.S. Capitol tours and drafting responses to constituent letters and inquiries. Budget Committee Internship: Interns in the Budget Committee Minority Office may assist staff in conducting rapid and long-term research projects and policy analysis, writing memos, compiling daily news clips, and representing the office in various meetings and briefings. Press/Video Internship: Video interns in the senator’s Washington D.C. office will need to have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (min. of 2 years experience) as well as creative drive to explore brand-new approaches to video storytelling and must demonstrate close attention to detail. Progressive politics and strong familiarity with the senator's legislative priorities strongly preferred. Video interns will be expected to assist with video shoots, script stories, source interviewees, research archival footage, photos, public records, edit videos and create motion design and animation. General Internship: Based in the Burlington office, interns help track news stories in the local media, organize and staff public meetings, respond to constituents’ requests for information and assistance, join outreach staff when visiting constituent groups, update constituent databases, and more. Press/Video Internship: Based in the Burlington office, interns assist with photography and videography, producing short videos, graphic design, and drafting social media content. Interns will need to have a working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects (min. of 2 years experience) as well as creative drive to explore brand-new approaches to video storytelling and must demonstrate close attention to detail. Progressive politics and strong familiarity with the senator's legislative priorities strongly preferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are interns paid?

Interns are paid $15 per hour.

When is the application deadline?

Our internship program is currently on hold due to the COVID-19 crisis. We will update this page when we determine the start date and application deadline of our next internship session.

Is housing provided?

Interns are responsible for their own housing near their employing office.

What materials do I need to apply?

You will need a copy of your resume and a cover letter in Adobe PDF format. The online application will prompt you for contact information and details about your availability.

Can I apply if I am not from Vermont?

While preference is given to students and graduates from Vermont, all prospective applicants are encouraged to apply.

Can I apply if I am not a student?

The internship programs in the office of Sen. Bernie Sanders are tailored for recent graduates and those currently pursuing a degree. That said, we do consider a variety of backgrounds. We do not accept high school applicants.