Job Number:
0616
Date Posted:
February 12, 2026
Position Title:
Paid Summer 2026 Legislative Intern – Senator Tina Smith
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
MN-JR
Office/Company:
Sen. Tina Smith
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
interns@smith.senate.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
The Office of U.S. Senator Tina Smith is accepting applications for summer legislative interns in her Washington, DC office. This is a paid position.
Responsibilities:
Legislative interns are paired with a legislative staff member who works on the intern's policy issue of interest and will assist this staffer with policy research as well as attending committee hearings and other Senate events.
Qualifications:
Minnesota ties are preferred.
Instructions:
Interns will be selected based on the quality of their application and demonstrated commitment to public service. College students and recent college graduates are eligible to apply. The office encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter (indicating weekly availability), and three references (name and contact information including email and phone numbers) in a single pdf file to interns@smith.senate.gov by March 15th. Please format the subject line of your email "First Name Last Name – Legislative – Summer 2026.”
Other:
The Senator’s office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.
