Internships

Congresswoman Dexter's office is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals for her Internship Program in Washington, DC and Portland, OR. This opportunity provides a hands-on learning experience in a congressional office on Capitol Hill.  

Key Responsibilities: Washington, DC  

• Greet visitors and conduct Capitol tours.
• Answer phone calls and draft constituent correspondence.
• Compile daily news clips and research legislation.
• Attend briefings and hearings.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by staff.
• Attend meetings with the Congresswoman.
• Office Location: 1207 Longworth Building, Washington, D.C. 20515 

Key Responsibilities: Portland, OR

• Answer phone calls and draft constituent correspondence.
• Compile data and research on Oregon's 3rd Congressional District.
• Research legislation.
• Accompany staff to tours and meetings.
• Attend meetings with the Congresswoman.
• Assist wtih roundtables and town halls.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by staff.
• Office location: 911 NE 11th Ave Portland, OR 97232

Qualifications: 

• Strong Communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Interest in the legislative process and/or constituent services.
• Professional demeanor and the ability to interact respectfully with constituents and staff. 

Additional Details Washington D.C. 

• Schedule: Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules, but generally 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Full-time and part-time positions available.  
• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students, Graduate students, and non-students.
• Pay: Financial stipend available.
• Internships are accepted on a rolling basis:
  • Applications for the Washington D.C. Spring 2026 Internship Program are due by Friday, October 31. 

Additional Details Portland, OR

• Please note: Students looking to participate in an internship with the Portland office this spring must participate in a class that allows them to receive academic credit for the experience. Contact kaitlynne.jensen2@mail.house.gov with any questions.
• Schedule: Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules, but generally 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Number of hours in the office depends on the program you are in.
• Eligibility: Open to students from Portland State University and University of Portland.
• Pay: Unpaid, but academic credit will be received.
• Applications for the Portland, OR Spring 2026 Internship Program are due by Friday, November 28th. 

Application 

• Please be prepared to submit a cover letter and resume on Page 7 of the application. The cover letter is an opportunity to tell us about yourself, as well as why you would like to intern for Congresswoman Dexter. Please feel free to include:
  • Specific issues or areas of interest
  • Any prior congressional internship experience or public service / local involvement