Date Posted:
September 24, 2026
Position Title:
Banking-housing Fellow
Office/Company:
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
MD-SR
Job Number:
1190
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, seeks a fellow to focus on housing and banking issues for a one-year term starting in Fall 2027. The fellow will serve on the legislative team managing the Senator’s work on the Banking-Housing Committee, and will help to prepare for hearings, develop legislation, meet with stakeholders, and otherwise support the policy portfolio. The position is well suited to a 2027 law school graduate or a 2027 graduate of another relevant graduate program; a fellow with a legal background will have opportunities for legal projects as desired.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in housing policy, financial services, consumer protection, and related issues, as well as past experience in public service. Experience in a legislative environment is also a plus. This position is located in Washington, D.C. This is an unpaid position so fellow candidates must have the ability to secure fellowship funding from their law school or other appropriate source. This office is an
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Instructions:
, please submit as a single PDF a one-page cover letter that includes a description of the fellow’s proposed funding, a one-page resume, a three- to five-page writing sample, and if in school, a current transcript. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Other:
employer, committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and attentive to the needs of the diverse community we serve. The office does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
