U.S. Senator Gordon H. Smith

Photos by Brent Bradley

INTERNSHIPS

Interning in a United States Senate office is a great way to explore a career in public service while earning credits toward your college degree.

It is important to me that an internship be a rewarding experience that gives students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of contemporary issues while developing valuable skills that will serve them in the future. My interns become acquainted with the fundamentals of the Senate through firsthand experience, participating on a daily basis in office activities ranging from constituent relations to legislative research. Students who complete the program leave with a greater understanding of the legislative process and the roles of leadership, management, and communication in public policy-making.

Full-time paid and unpaid sessions are offered throughout the academic year. Interested students should have exceptional academic records, demonstrate advanced writing and communication skills, and express an interest in government and public relations through relevant coursework and/or extracurricular activities.

Please refer to the information below for additional information on the application process.

Thank you for your interest and good luck!

Senator Smith with Mark O. Hatfield Interns

MARK O. HATFIELD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

To apply, interested students should submit the following materials:

A resume
A cover letter stating why you want to work for Senator Smith
A writing sample
Two letters of recommendation
An official college transcript (sealed)

Please send information to:

Mark O. Hatfield Internship Program
c/o Senator Gordon H. Smith
One World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon, Suite 1250
Portland, OR 97204

There is no application deadline.

Session Dates for 2005

Winter Session (12 Weeks)
January 3, 2005 - March 25, 2005

Spring Session (13 Weeks)
March 21, 2005 - June 17, 2005

Summer Session I (6 Weeks)
June 13, 2005 - July 22, 2005

Summer Session II (7 weeks)
July 18, 2005 - August 30, 2005

Fall Session (16 weeks)
August 25, 2005 - December 16, 2005

EDUCATOR LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIPS

Senator Smith has established an internship program to provide Oregon school teachers with the opportunity to experience first hand how problems are solved and legislation is created at the federal level. The Educator Legislative Internship enables teachers to shadow staff members, to learn various job responsibilities and to actively participate in the daily operations of Senator Smith's office. This internship allows Oregon teachers to enhance their knowledge of the democratic process and provide greater perspective for their classrooms.

Interested teachers should send a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in the program and listing the dates they are available to:

Educator Legislative Internship
c/o Senator Gordon H. Smith
One World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon; Suite 1250
Portland, OR 97204