FLAD has just launched the second edition of FLAD Legislative Internships, a program that gives young US citizens with Portuguese ancestry the opportunity to intern in the offices of US legislators also of Portuguese descent. Applications are open until March 10.
Main goal:
This call aims at selecting up to seven interns with an interest in public service and eager to acquire significant experience in the US legislative process.
These are paid, in-person internships that will provide to the selected candidates first-hand political experience and knowledge about local and federal government.
Interns will work directly with a state or federal legislator. Intern tasks will be adapted to your field of expertise and your personal career goals, so you can make the most out of it. This internship will kick off your career and provide you with crucial tools for many roles in the future, within the public or private sector.
Internships will be held during this Summer, with flexible starting date, length and working schedule.
You may intern in one of the following offices:
• Congressman David Valadao (Washington, D.C. Office, Capitol Hill)
• Congressman Jim Costa (Washington, D.C. Office, Capitol Hill)
• Congresswoman Lori Loureiro Trahan (Washington, D.C. Office, Capitol Hill)
• State Senator Jessica de La Cruz (Rhode Island State Senate)
• State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (Massachusetts State Senate)
• State Representative David T. Vieira (Massachusetts State House)
• State Representative Joseph J. Solomon (Rhode Island State House)
Applicant eligibility:
All applicants must be US citizens of Portuguese ancestry, aged 18 to 25 (at the time of application). All academic fields are accepted.
Please check the specific requirements of each office in the notice of this call.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted through the online form available here.
Applicants will be asked to submit the following documents:
- Résumé
- One recommendation letter
- Cover letter explaining why you want to intern at a legislative office and what your Portuguese heritage means to you
- Proof of vaccination or of medical exemption
- Copy of transcript
The deadline to apply is March 10, 11: 59 PM (Pacific Time) / March 11, 2:59 AM (Eastern Time).
Applicants can learn more about this opportunity on the FLAD website: https://www.flad.pt/en/open-call-flad-legislative-internships-2023/