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Senator Nelson offers internships in his Florida and Washington D.C. offices to students from Florida. These unpaid positions can last several weeks or months during the summer or more extended periods during the school year.

Washington, D.C. Internships

Legislative interns in the Washington, D.C. office spend much of the day answering phones, sorting mail, giving tours and running errands around the Capitol Hill complex. They also work with members of the legislative staff by attending and reporting on Senate hearings, analyzing pending legislation and conducting research.

To apply for an internship in Senator Nelson's Washington, D.C. office, first complete this application form. Then submit a short explanation of interest in the program, a resume, a writing sample of two pages, and two letters of recommendation.

Florida Internships

Click here for more information about Florida internships.

Submit explanation of interest, resume, writing sample, and letters of recommendation to:

DCIntern_Application@billnelson.senate.gov

Please call (202) 224-5274 if you have questions.

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Contact Information
Permanent Address
School Address
Academic Information
Availability
Note: Summer interns are expected to work full-time: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm.
Additional Information

In addition to this web application, I understand that to be considered for the Internship program, I must submit the following information by the deadline:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter/Statement of interest
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Writing Sample (2 pages)
Material should be sent to:

DCIntern_Application@billnelson.senate.gov

If you have any questions please call: (202) 224-5274