Internships
Congressman Dan Goldman offers internships in both his Washington D.C. and District Offices in Manhattan and Brooklyn. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample as one PDF below.
We are proudly an office that is an equal opportunity employer. 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 ties to NY-10 and those who speak a second language so please include this information in your cover letter.
Our Summer Internship application is now closed. However, we encourage you to check back here in early August for our Fall Internship application.
Intern responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Answering phones
- Batching emails and drafting responses to constituents
- Assisting staff with events
- Researching legislation and legislative ideas
- Giving Capitol Tours if in DC
- Assisting with resolving constituent issues with federal agencies (casework) in NYC
- Attending briefings and hearings for staff and drafting memos about them
- Working with the Congressman’s staff to address constituent issues and concerns- this could involve reaching out to a federal agency, NYCHA or another elected office to meet the constituents need
- Attending district events put on by the Congressman or other community groups to meet constituents and address their needs in their communities
Applicant Requirements
- Effective communication skills for verbal and written correspondence
- Effective teamwork skills and the ability to support the needs of multiple team members and leaders in the office
- Professional demeanor and an upbeat disposition while interacting with visitors, staff members, and stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment
- Time management skills including the ability to prioritize, and track work status
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new skills and tasks and be flexible in supporting Member and all staff in various roles.
Additionally, Interns and Law Clerks, depending on their location and specialization will assist with casework/constituent services, press or legislative assignments where needed.
Please do not call in or come to our office to ask the status of your application. We will contact applicants to provide them with next steps.