Internships

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet is looking for motivated and driven interns for her Washington, D.C. office and her district offices in Flint and Saginaw Township.

To apply, please complete the form at the end of this page and attach a resume, cover letter, and a document with contact information for three references. Ties to Michigan’s 8th District are preferred but not required.

There are three internship terms per year; exact start and end dates will be determined upon hiring.

Spring Internship Term: January – April
Summer Internship Term: May – August
Fall Internship Term: August – December

We are no longer accepting applications for the Fall 2025 internship program.

Interns are paid a stipend, and the office will also work with an intern’s college or university for course credit.

The office is an equal employment opportunity employer and, consistent with the Congressional Accountability Act (“CAA”) and House Rule XXIII, does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, parental status, or any other factor or basis prohibited by applicable federal law.

Washington, D.C. Office

The Washington, D.C. office is open Monday through Friday 9 AM – 6 PM when the House is in session and 9 AM – 5 PM on non-session days. Exact schedule and number of hours per week will be determined upon hiring.

Responsibilities for Washington, D.C. interns include:

Answering phone calls and greeting and assisting office visitors
Logging phone calls, mail, and other constituent correspondence
Leading constituents on tours of the U.S. Capitol
Attending hearings and briefings and taking notes for legislative staff
Conducting research on issues or topics related to bills, committee hearings, and district, state, and national concerns as needed
Any other tasks assigned by the Internship Coordinator and staff

No calls or walk-ins, please.

Flint and Saginaw Township District Offices

The district offices in Flint and Saginaw Township are open 9 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. Exact hours and number of hours per week will be determined upon hiring. Interns may work in the Flint or Saginaw Township office; location preferences will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities for district office interns include:

Answering phone calls and greeting and assisting office visitors
Opening, sorting, and distributing mail and other messages
Drafting responses to constituent correspondence
Monitoring news outlets and social media to stay informed of relevant district and legislative news
Conducting research on issues or topics related to bills, committee hearings, and district and state concerns as needed
Attending meetings with constituents and assisting with relevant events
Any other tasks assigned by the Internship Coordinator and staff

No calls or walk-ins, please.

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Your Information

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What are these options?

Constituents who are hard of hearing or use a video phone have the option to choose TDD or VP based on the type of device they are using. This allows our office to respond to them accordingly. The default option 'Voice' is a standard audible telephone.

Academic Information

Is academic credit available for internships?

Yes

Relevant if you are currently enrolled in College/University.

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Have you served a prior internship in Washington D.C. or in a district office? If yes, with whom?

Applicant's Additional Information

Date of Birth:

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Cover Letter:

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Resume:

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List of Three References:

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