Internships
Internships are available throughout the fall, spring and summer semesters for college students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students’ hectic course schedules, but generally take place during office hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
All interns must be high school graduates who are enrolled in or have recently graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution, college or university. We are seeking applicants with a mature, professional manner who are well-organized, efficient and self-motivated. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications for Fall 2025 are now closed.
Information regarding an internship position in my Washington, D.C. office can be found below.
Washington, DC
The following internships are offered in the D.C. office:
Executive and Personal Office: The Office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) is seeking motivated, detail-oriented interns to work full-time, in-person in a fast-paced leadership and personal office. Intern responsibilities include administrative work, research, event planning and assisting the Executive and Personal Office. Applicants must be able to work 40 hours per week in Washington, D.C. and may occasionally be asked to work additional morning or evening hours.
Press Intern: The Office of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) seeks highly motivated Press interns to work in-person in a fast-paced leadership office. Responsibilities include compiling daily press clips, drafting preparation materials for media hits and assisting with press-related events. Applicants may occasionally be asked to work additional morning or evening hours.