Internships are available throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students’ hectic course schedules, but generally take place during office hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All interns must be high school graduates who are enrolled in or have recently graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution, college or university. We are seeking applicants with a mature, professional manner who are well-organized, efficient and self-motivated. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Washington, DC
To apply, please upload your application materials HERE. The deadline to submit the application for Spring 2027 internships is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All interns must be high school graduates who are enrolled in or have recently graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution, college or university.
More information regarding internship positions in my Washington, D.C. and New York offices can be found below.
The following internships are offered in the D.C. office:
Executive and Personal Office Internship
The Office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) is seeking motivated, detail-oriented interns to work full-time, in-person in a fast-paced office. Intern responsibilities include administrative work, research and event planning. Applicants must be able to work 40 hours per week in Washington, D.C. and may occasionally be asked to work additional morning or evening hours.
The term of this paid internship will be from January to April 2027. Applicants must be able to work in Washington, D.C. Ideal applicants must have a professional and positive attitude, strong research and writing skills and a detail-oriented work ethic.
To apply, please upload your application materials HERE. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit an application is Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Absolutely no phone calls or drop-ins please. All interns must be high school graduates who are enrolled in or have recently graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution, college or university.
Press Internship:
The Office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) seeks highly motivated Press interns to work in-person in a fast-paced office. Responsibilities include compiling daily press clips, drafting preparation materials for media hits and assisting with press-related events. Applicants may occasionally be asked to work additional morning or evening hours.
The term of this paid internship will be from January to April 2027. Applicants must be able to work in Washington, D.C. Ideal applicants must have a professional and positive attitude, strong research and writing skills and a detail-oriented work ethic.
To apply, please upload your application materials HERE. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The deadline to submit an application is Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Absolutely no phone calls or drop-ins please. All interns must be high school graduates who are enrolled in or have recently graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution, college or university.
New York
District interns will witness the day-to-day delivery of services to constituents and other field activities that are essential to my work in Congress. Responsibilities vary but will include research for constituents, assisting with Congressional events, answering phones, writing letters and other general office duties. Fluency in a second language is desirable, but not required.
If you would like to be considered for a position, please email your resume and cover letter to the appropriate email address below. In your application, be sure to include the semester and dates you would be available to intern.
New York City Applicants:
Attn: NY Internship Coordinator
Office of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
445 Neptune Avenue, 1st Fl – Community Room 2C
Brooklyn, New York 11224
Frieda.Menos@mail.house.gov