John Kerry
U.S. Senator for Massachusetts

How to Apply for an Internship:

Senator Kerry's offices welcome the assistance of volunteers who wish to experience the inside workings of a Senate office.

Washington, DC:

We are now accepting applications for the Winter/Spring. The deadline for applications is December 20th. If you are interested in applying for a summer internship, the deadline for applications is March 15th. All completed paperwork must arrive at our office on that date.

A limited number of volunteer internships are available in my Capitol Hill office to US citizens who are:

• Undergraduate students who are Massachusetts residents or;
• Undergraduate students currently attending school in Massachusetts

To start the application process, complete the Intern Application form and return it with:

• cover letter
• resume
• writing sample
• two letters of recommendation [letters of recommendaion may be sent separately, but should arrive by the deadline in order to be matched with your application]

The deadline for Winter/Spring applications is December 20th.

The Washington, DC office does not accept intern applications through the mail or by Express Delivery. Please send completed applications either by emailing them to internapplication@kerry.senate.gov or faxing them to (202) 228-4221.

Additional Resources:
United States Senate Youth Program

Massachusetts:

A limited number of volunteer internships in my Boston office are available to undergraduate students and Boston-area high school students. If you are interested in applying for any of our Boston internship programs (fall semester, winter/spring semester, or summer semester) please fill out the Intern Application and email it to the Boston Intern Coordinator or mail it, along with a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and recommendation, to:

Intern Coordinator
Office of Senator John Kerry
One Bowdoin Square
Tenth Floor
Boston, MA 02114
Phone - (617) 565-8519
Fax - (617) 248-3870

Only complete application packets will be accepted.

You will be notified via email when we have received your complete application packet. After your application materials are reviewed, selected applicants will be contacted in order to schedule an interview. Due to the number of applicants, please be aware that it may take several weeks before your application status is finalized or you are contacted to set up an interview.

Additional questions can be emailed to the Boston Intern Coordinator. Please no calls or inquiries to the office.