Good morning,
I am excited to announce that applications are now open for U.S. Senator Murphy’s Spring 2026 Internship Program!
All applications are due Friday, November 7th at 11:59 pm.
To apply, students must use this link to set up an OAM account and be considered for the Spring 2026 application cycle: https://oampluspublic.senate.gov/public/login/001f4432-f42f-4d97-99fa-975a86c934ef
Application Instructions
Resume:
- First Year and Sophomore students may include relevant experiences or activities from high school, but should not include bullet points/descriptions, only titles and dates.
- Juniors and Seniors should not include experiences or activities from high school.
Cover Letter:
- Answer the question: Why do you want to work for Senator Chris Murphy specifically?
- Please do not include a generic tour of your resume.
Writing Sample:
- One page maximum.
- It can be anything you believe shows your writing skills.
- Interns often write congratulatory letters and emails to external agencies, so the writing sample is essential.
About the Employer:
Chris Murphy (D-CT) is the junior United States Senator for Connecticut. His offices are located in Hartford, Connecticut, and Washington DC. Please see his website for details about his career in public service: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/about
About the Internship:
Interns will work closely with Senator Murphy’s Hartford staff and Connecticut constituents to attain a broad understanding of the interaction between citizens and their government.
Qualifications:
- Has an ardent desire to help others
- Outstanding communication skills
- Outstanding time management skills
- Hard-working
- Detail-oriented
- Currently enrolled undergraduate, any class year
- Any major
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Responsibilities Include:
- Assisting staffers with administrative tasks including answering phones and sorting mail
- Connecting constituents with appropriate support
- Responsibilities will likely also include more substantive activities such as:
- Drafting responses to constituent inquiries
- Attending meetings, press conferences, and other community events
- Drafting congratulatory letters and certificates for the staff and Senator Murphy
Hours and Location:
- Approximately the second week of January to the second week of May, full 5 months, two days/week
- Fully in-person
- 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Fully in-person at the Office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, 120 Huyshope Avenue, Suite 401, Hartford, CT 06106, Phone: (860) 549-8463
Compensation:
Please see the application for additional details: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/services/internships
All the best,
Carley Van Buiten
Staff Assistant & Internship Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Office of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy
120 Huyshope Avenue, Suite 401
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 549-8463
Fax: (860) 524-5091
For more information, contact: Carley Van Buiten at (860) 549-8463