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Internships

Congressman Westerman offers internships in the Fourth District’s Washington, DC and Hot Springs offices. The intern program will operate throughout the fall, spring, and summer semesters for students. The internship is paid, and students will gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' course schedules, but generally run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. Congressman Westerman hosts interns in both his D.C. and Hot Springs offices.

Washington, D.C.

In Washington, DC, intern responsibilities will vary. Interns will interact with constituents, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings, answer constituent letters on various issues before the House, and other work to support the Member’s office. As a result, interns will learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

The deadline to apply for a summer internship in the Washington, DC office is March 22, 2024.

Hot Springs

In the district office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work, like interacting with constituents, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent casework or on District-based projects that are of benefit to constituents.

The deadline to apply for a summer internship in the Hot Springs office is April 8, 2024.

For more information, please contact our office at (202) 225-3772.

To apply, email a completed application (download below), resume, letter of recommendation, and cover letter to AR04Internship@gmail.com

Click here to download the application for the Washington, DC office internship.

Click here to download the application for the Hot Springs office internship.

*Interns in both the Washington and Hot Springs offices will be responsible for their own travel, housing, and living costs.

*While our office will prioritize candidates from the Fourth District and Arkansas, we will accept and review all applications. Candidates should be at least 18 years of age with some college experience before interning in the Congressman’s Washington, D.C. and Hot Springs offices. Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen or in the U.S. legally.