Internships

Thank you for your interest in interning with the Office of Congresswoman Nellie Pou! Our internship program offers high school and college students a unique, hands-on opportunity to gain firsthand experience in public service, constituent relations, and the legislative process.

Internships are available in our Washington D.C. and District Offices.

Internship Sessions & Deadlines:

Session	Term Duration	Application Deadline
Session 1	January 1 - April 30, 2026	November 15, 2025
Session 2	May 1 - August 31, 2026	March 15, 2026
Session 3	September 1 - December 31, 2026	August 15, 2026

How to Apply:

To apply for an internship position, please complete the application form below and submit the following materials:

Cover Letter (500 words maximum, detailing your interest in public service and why you want to intern for Congresswoman Pou.)
Current Resume
Short Writing Sample (1-2 pages on a policy topic or a sample community response letter.)

If you have any questions about the District office internship program, please call (973) 523-5152 and ask to speak to the District Internship Coordinator. If you have any questions about the Washington D.C. internship program, please call (202) 225-5751 and ask to speak to the D.C. Internship Coordinator.

Our office is an equal-opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, military status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Special consideration will be given to candidates with New Jersey ties.

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