Internships

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About the Program 

Thank you for your interest in an internship with Congressman Wesley Bell, representing Missouri’s First Congressional District. The application cycle for Summer 2026 is now closed. We will begin accepting applications for Fall 2026 in June 2026.

Applicants should be undergraduate students, recent graduates, graduate students, or post-secondary graduates with an interest in public service. Fall internships typically run August-December but start and end dates are flexible. Our office will consider both full-time and part-time applicants.

Washington, District of Columbia 

Interns in the Washington, DC office assist with front office operations, including greeting guests and constituents, answering the phone, giving constituents tours, and processing other inquiries. Additionally, interns assist staff with communications and legislative work through attending briefings and hearings, researching legislative topics, and compiling memos. Interns gain invaluable work experience, and learn Congress works firsthand. Internship hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules during the semesters but generally run 9:00a.m. to 5:00pm. Summer interns are generally expected to work full time in the office.

St. Louis, Missouri 

In the St. Louis district office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, preparing memos, and drafting correspondence. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work, prepare for events, and work on District-based projects of importance.

How to Apply

To apply for an internship in one of my offices, please complete our Internship Application (Coming June 2026). You will be required to submit a resume and cover letter with the application. Please format the files [LastName_CoverLetter] and [LastName_Resume].