Internships & Page Program

Internship Program 

Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will have the opportunity to participate in either a communications internship or a legislative internship. 

Legislative internship duties include, but are not limited to: 

• • Pitching a piece of legislation to the Senator for her cosponsorship
  • Drafting constituent correspondence 
  • Answering phones and voicemails 
  • Attending meetings, hearings, and briefings with or on behalf of the legislative team 
  • Assisting with general office duties, including assisting the administrative, legislative, and communications teams with tasks as assigned  

Communications internship duties include, but are not limited to: 

• • • Pitching an interview or podcast to the Senator and Communications Team
    • Drafting and sending a daily media clips report 
    • Drafting social media and general communications office support 
    • Media monitoring 
    • Assisting with the e-newsletter program 
    • Assisting with other duties as assigned by the Deputy Press Secretary  

Interns in the state offices will have the opportunity to shadow outreach, communications, and casework staff. Interns can apply to the following state office locations: 

• • • Detroit 
    • Lansing 
    • Flint 
    • Grand Rapids 

State intern duties include: 

• Pitching a piece of legislation to the Senator for her cosponsorship
• Answering constituent phone calls and providing front desk coverage 
• Supporting community outreach and events
• Assisting with communications research and drafting
• Supporting casework intake, data entry, and tracking 
• Preparing materials for meetings and events
• Providing general administrative support 

The ideal candidate possesses strong writing skills, works well under deadline, and thrives juggling multiple assignments. 

Applicants will select which office(s) they are interested in working at during the application process. 

Michigan ties are preferred though not required. The office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, and candidates who have relevant lived experiences and/or are directly impacted are encouraged to apply. 

Statement of Equal Employment Policy: The Office of Senator Elissa Slotkin is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules and regulations and applicable federal laws. 

Please note: The application portal for Summer 2026 has closed. Please check back soon. 

The United States Senate Page Program introduces students from diverse backgrounds to many interesting and challenging experiences in the nation’s capital.

Pages play an important role in the daily operation of the Senate. Their shared responsibilities consist primarily of delivering correspondence and legislative material within the Capitol and Senate office buildings, preparing the Chamber for Senate sessions, and working on the Senate floor where they provide assistance during roll call votes, support senators and staff during debates, and carry bills and amendments to the desk.

Pages are expected to demonstrate maturity, personal responsibility, and time management skills. Pages maintain a rigorous schedule, including early mornings and late nights. Pages are employees of the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms and are required to abide by policies and expectations established for employees. Additionally, pages must abide by a strict code of conduct and guidelines established by the Page Program.

Pages must be sponsored by a senator. There are 30 page positions that serve the 100 members of the United States Senate; therefore, not all senators are able to appoint pages. Students who wish to apply for a Senate page position and meet the eligibility requirements should write to their senators and request to be considered for a position. Senators’ offices may provide additional information on their application requirements.

If you wish to apply for the Senate Page program through Senator Slotkin’s office, you must be a high school junior, have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and be 16 or 17 years of age. Michigan ties are preferred but not required. Applicants will need to complete the online application and a listing of extracurricular activities, transcript and two letters of recommendation. PLEASE NOTE: The Office of Senator Elissa Slotkin will not be accepting applications for the Summer sessions. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to pages@slotkin.senate.gov.