Internships
Washington, D.C.
In the Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring, or summer semesters for college students. Internships in our offices are paid and our students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.
In Washington, DC, interns' responsibilities will vary. They may be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.
District
In the District office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.
Apply
Congressman Chip Roy’s Internship Program offers Texas students a unique opportunity to experience first-hand the inner workings of Congress. There are two six-week sessions during the summer as well as full-semester internships in both the spring and fall.
Requisite information
1. A cover letter detailing why you would like to be an intern in Congressman Chip Roy’s office
2. A one page resume
3. Two letters of recommendation (Letters may be emailed separately)
Please email the requested materials to cade.doerfler@mail.house.gov.
Due Dates:
• Summer internships: completed packets are due the Second Friday in March.
• Fall semester internships: completed packets are due the Last Friday in June.
• Spring semester internships: completed packets are due the first Friday in November.
Priority is given to students either from the district and Texas or students enrolled in a Texas school or in-district university.
This is a highly competitive process. Due to the limited amount of space and resources available, there are usually more qualified applicants than positions available.
Testimonials
"In my experience working with Chip Roy and those in his office, I had truly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. His staff, and himself, are personally and genuinely interested in the aspirations of every single intern. There is no sense of hierarchy, no self-important staff. Rep. Roy is salt of the earth man and he hired only the same breed to work for him, the entire office is a breath of fresh air in the suffocating egotism of DC. If you really want to work for a team fighting the good fight, learn, and grow while being supported - do yourself a favor and intern for Rep. Roy."
- Grace (Spring 2022)
"Interning in Congressman Roy's office was a great and formative experience. I appreciated the opportunity to work on research projects that would help the staffers and benefit the office directly. The staffers were delightful, and it was obvious they wanted to help me develop my skills as opposed to having me make copies or coffee all day. Between the buzz on the Hill and interesting office stories, there was rarely a dull moment in the office. It is a great starting point for young professionals and people who want to get involved with politics!"
- Julianna (Fall 2021)
"During my internship in the office of Representative Chip Roy I truly was given many experiences that helped me to grow in my work ethic, leadership skills and overall, my life. This office truly throws you right in with the life of a Capitol Hill employee for media hits, constituent relations, and legislative work. This office appreciates hard work and self-motivation, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in the policy field"
- Harrison (Summer 2022)