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Internships and Fellowships

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Interns on steps of Capitol with Rep. Kim

 

Washington, D.C.

Legislative Internship: CLOSED

The Office of Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) is seeking full-time summer interns for the Washington, D.C. Office.

Interns will assist staff members with administrative, legislative, and communications work. Typical intern duties include answering constituent calls, scheduling tours, writing press clips, drafting letters, sorting mail, and assisting Congressman’s staff on research and legislation. Internships are open to undergraduate students and recent college graduates. Stipends are provided to interns based on financial need. Preference will be given to applicants with New Jersey ties.

The Office of Congressman Kim is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all its staffers and is closely following CDC and local public health officials’ public safety guidance regarding in-person work. As such, this internship can either be remote or in-person or hybrid. Due to the intrinsic in-person nature of the internship, applicants who are interested in working in person will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon being offered the position. Should candidates not wish to share that information, the applicant will be offered a remote internship.

The Office of Congressman Kim is committed to providing interns with the resources they need to successfully participate in our office internship program. As our internship would be taking place in Washington, D.C., we are happy to provide prospective interns with available housing resources if needed to aid in the process of securing a new residence.

Please note: This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the district that we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Internship sessions and application deadlines are as follows:

  • Fall Session (September – December): CLOSED
  • Spring Session (January – May): CLOSED
  • Summer Session (June – August): CLOSED

To apply for an internship in Congressman Kim's Washington D.C. Office, please complete and submit the internship application hereIf you are a New Jersey applicant, please include your home address on the application and any documents you submit.

Communications Internship: CLOSED

The Office of Congressman Kim (NJ-03) is seeking a part-time or full-time summer Communications Intern for the Washington, D.C. office. 

The Communications Intern will assist the communications team with drafting social media posts and newsletters, creating graphics, compiling clips, updating press lists, monitoring news coverage, and other tasks as assigned. They will report to the Digital Director/Press Assistant and the Communications Director.

Internships are open to undergraduate students, recent college graduates, and graduate school students with a background or interest in digital media, communications, and/or journalism. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer and have experience with graphic design (Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud are a plus). Preference will be given to applicants with New Jersey ties.

The Office of Congressman Kim is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all its staff and continues to closely monitor CDC and local public health and safety guidance due to the ongoing public health emergency. Due to the intrinsic in-person nature of the internship, applicants who are interested in working in-person may be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon being offered the position. Should candidates not wish to share that information, the applicant will be offered a remote internship.

To apply for this internship please send a resume, cover letter, 1-3 digital samples (social media, graphics, infographics, etc), and a maximum two-page writing sample in one PDF document to NJ03resumes@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Comms Intern: [NAME]”. 

  • Fall Session (September – December): CLOSED
  • Spring Session (January – May): CLOSED
  • Summer Session (June – August): CLOSED

Please note: This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the district that we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Fellowships: Application Closed

The Congressman Andy Kim Fellowship Program seeks to offer a full-time legislative and public policy experience in Washington, DC, to those that might not otherwise have such an opportunity (including, for example, nontraditional students/graduates, first-generation students/graduates, and members of underserved or otherwise under-represented communities), ideally to a constituent of New Jersey’s Third Congressional District.  The Andy Kim Fellowship will provide exceptional candidates an opportunity to work on Capitol Hill in a fast-paced, policy-focused, independent-minded congressional office. Fellows will assist the Congressman and his staff with legislative research and writing, constituent and stakeholder engagement, communications, and front-office operations.

Fellowships for the Fall of 2023 are open now through August 11th. Ties to New Jersey are required and ties to the Third District are very strongly preferred. This is a three-month, full-time fellowship opportunity beginning in September and concluding in November. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of $1,800. 

Please note: This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the district that we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender stereotyping, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any basis prohibited by applicable law.

To apply for a fellowship with Congressman Kim's Washington DC Office, please complete and submit the fellowship application here. If you are a New Jersey applicant, please include your home address on the forms below and any documents you submit. Preference will be given to applicants with ties to our district and to New Jersey residents; ties to New Jersey are required.

  • Fall Session (September – December): CLOSED

District Offices

General Internship: CLOSED

The Office of Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) is currently seeking summer session interns for the district offices in Willingboro, Burlington County, NJ, Hamilton, Mercer County, NJ, and Freehold, Monmouth County, NJ.

Interns will assist staff members with administrative and communications work and constituent services. Typical intern duties include answering constituent calls, opening and sorting mail, working with the Congressman’s staff on constituent issues and concerns, special projects, as well as assisting and attending district events put on by the Congressman. Strong organization skills and attention to detail are required. Preference will be given to applicants with district ties.

Internships are available in the fall, spring, and summer for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. There are paid and unpaid opportunities available. 

The Office of Congressman Kim is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all its staff and is closely following CDC and local public health and safety guidance regarding in-person work. Due to the intrinsic in-person nature of the internship, applicants who are interested in working in person will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon being offered the position.

Please note: This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the district that we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Please complete and submit the internship application here to apply for an internship in one of Congressman Kim's District Offices.

  • Fall Session: CLOSED
  • Spring Session (January - May): CLOSED
  • Summer Session (June – August): CLOSED

Fellowship: CLOSED

The Office of Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) is currently seeking one part-time District Office Fellow for an in-person paid assignment at our Willingboro, NJ office for approximately 10 weeks beginning in February, 2023. The ideal candidate is an outgoing team-player with strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, extraordinary problem skills, ability to multi-task, and must be trustworthy, and able to act independently and with confidentiality. District ties are highly recommended but are not required.

The Fellow will assist staff members with administrative and communications work, as well as constituent services. Typical duties include answering constituent calls, opening and sorting mail, working with the Congressman's staff on constituent issues and concerns, special projects, as well as assisting with and attending district events put on by the Congressman or on his behalf.

This position is open primarily to college students, recent graduates, and graduate students though other applicants will be considered.

The Office of Congressman Kim is committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all its staff and is closely following CDC and local public health and safety guidance regarding in-person work. Due to the intrinsic in-person nature of the fellowship, applicants will be asked to disclose their vaccination status upon being offered the position.

This office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the district that we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status. People of all identity groups are encouraged to apply.

To apply for a fellowship with Congressman Kim's Willingboro Office, please complete and submit the fellowship application here.