Keys to a Successful Internship Program

A brief overview of the structural aspects of a successful and rewarding intern program, and the intern’s relation to the rest of the staff.

Managing Remote Interns for Success

Wondering how your office can best manage remote interns? CMF has developed a checklist that provides management tips and best practices for before, during, and after the internship.

Successfully Managing Remote Interns

In this August 2020 webinar, CMF and College to Congress (C2C), in conjunction with the Modernization Staff Association (MSA), discussed how to redesign your internship program for remote/virtual interns. Representatives from the Committees on House Administration and Ethics also joined us to answer questions.

Congressional Intern Handbook: A Guide for Interns and Newcomers to Capitol Hill

This helpful guide speaks directly to your interns – students from all over the country who have eagerly come to Washington to work in a congressional office – and provides them with the information they need to know to be effective resources for your office. It's a nuts-and-bolts guide to working in a congressional office, all written in a clear and fun style that serves as an effective intern orientation tool.

The Congressional Internship: A Dialogue Between Hill Staff and Educators

In conjunction with the Matsui Foundation and UCDC, CMF hosted a conference in 2008 that brought together Hill Staffers and a consortium of other university based Washington programs to discuss the state of congressional internships and presented data from a Survey of House and Senate Intern Coordinators.