Internships & Pageships
Intern in Senator Landrieu's Office
Applicants should have completed at least one year of college. Preference is given to Louisiana residents who have notified the Senator's office of their interest in the program, prior to the term for which the student is applying. We also welcome Girl Scout interns and high school seniors in the Washington, DC area that need to fulfill volunteer hours. Internships are available all year long. Summer internships generally run for a four-week period during the summer sessions (between June and August), depending upon the availability of the intern.
All summer internship applications should be received by March 1. Please include:
- Application Form
- Resume
- One-page essay stating why you are interested in intern for Senator Landrieu
- Letter of recommendation
A letter acknowledging receipt of the application will be sent promptly. Letters of acceptance are sent out in the beginning of May. Applications can be submitted online or mailed to our Washington office. All applications should be mailed to:
Intern Coordinator
Office of Senator Mary L. Landrieu
724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Frequently-Asked Questions
What will I be doing?
Interns become familiar with the legislative process and become part of the Landrieu team by working in all facets of the office.
In the Washington office, responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- administrative work (mail, data entry, phones, filing, copying, errands)
- press (clips, research)
- legislative assistance (research legislation, attend committee hearings)
- constituent service (reception, correspondence)
- research
- attending programs and events (intern briefings, hearings, press conferences and other Capitol Hill happenings)
In Louisiana offices, responsibilities may include (but are not limited to):
- administrative work (answering phones, filing, copying, errands, data entry)
- constituent service (answering inquiries, casework)
- event planning
Where will I stay if I work in Washington?
There are various housing arrangements available for interns in the D.C. area. Our office can provide you with information on local college dormitories and apartments and assist you in finding housing. Each individual is responsible for paying for their transportation and housing.
Do I need to be a political science major?
We welcome students from all academic disciplines who are interested in public policy and learning more about the federal government. We seek individuals who possess a positive attitude and commitment to learning.
Can I receive academic credit?
Many of our interns have obtained academic credit for their internship. While each college or university has different criteria, many interns have received one credit hour for every forty hours worked. You may have additional reading materials or term papers assigned. Be sure to check with your advisor for details.
Senate Page Program
Since the early Congresses, young messengers - now known as pages - have been employed to assist Members of the House and Senate in performing their duties. Today's approximately 30 Senate pages are high school juniors hailing from across the United States. They serve principally as messengers carrying documents, messages and letters between the House and Senate, Members' offices, committees and the Library of Congress.
The highly selective page program is administrated by the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate and the party secretaries. Selection of pages depends on several factors including qualifications of applicants and which Members of Congress are given the opportunity to appoint a page. They receive a stipend for their services.
Pages must be 16 years old at the time of appointment, meaning when their page session begins. Pages can be 17 years old, but may not have turned 18 before the session in which they are appointed. Summer pages should either have just finished their sophomore year and be entering their junior year in the fall, or have just finished their junior year and be entering their senior year in the fall.
There are two summer sessions. The first runs from mid-June until the 4th of July recess week. This session is three weeks long. The next session begins after the 4th of July recess and goes until the August recess and is four weeks long.
Dress requirements for males are a navy blue suit, white long-sleeved shirt, dark blue tie, and dark shoes and socks. Females must wear a navy blue pant suit, white long-sleeved blouse, dark shoes and nylons or dark socks.
Pages must be sponsored by a Senator. Interested applicants should write their Senator requesting consideration for a page appointment. The tenure of Senate pages depends on job ability, academic performance, and good conduct.
For more information, please write or email the Washington office:
Office of Senator Mary L. Landrieu
Attn: Senate Pages
724 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Email Senator Landrieu