WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is again accepting applications for the Fall 2023 intern class. Internships are available for college-aged Iowans. 

Throughout his service in the Senate, Grassley has welcomed over a thousand individuals to participate in his internship program, an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and learn more about representative government. The 2023 Washington fall internship program runs from August 28 through December 15. Internships in Grassley’s Iowa office locations can be flexible to accommodate the demands of students' class schedules.

“For more than four decades, I’ve welcomed interns to serve in my Iowa and Washington offices. Many of those young people have gone on to excel professionally in a variety of fields, including public policy and government service,” said Grassley. “Our nation will soon be in the hands of the next generation. My internship program aims to inspire, teach and prepare future leaders for the challenges ahead.”

Grassley has offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo. From helping Iowans solve issues with federal agencies like the Social Security Administration, the VA or the IRS, to assisting with federal grant applications, interns working in Iowa will learn the ins-and-outs of constituent service.

Students can also intern in Grassley’s Washington, D.C. office. As an intern in the nation’s capital, students have the chance to attend hearings and briefings, work alongside Grassley’s staff and gain a unique understanding of the legislative process.

Applications are available on Grassley’s website and HERE. The application deadline is Friday, July 14, 2023. For additional information or to submit internship applications, students should contact Tyler Henningsen at tyler_henningsen@grassley.senate.gov or call (202) 224-3744.

Below are testimonials from previous interns:

“As a legislative intern, not only was I able to delve into current legislation at my desk but also witness the creation of policy first-hand by going to hearings, watching speeches on the Senate floor and witnessing floor votes. It was truly a special experience that not many people get to participate in. As an Iowan, this internship will be one of the top highlights of my college career,” said Maggie of Minburn, 2023 summer intern in Washington.

“Interning in Senator Grassley’s Sioux City office was unbelievably valuable and eye opening. I was provided the opportunity to learn more about the federal issues that Iowans face in their daily lives and offer assistance in navigating the complex system of federal agencies and departments. This experience allowed me to learn about the federal government and its agencies, build relationships with Iowans and further develop my skills as an individual with a passion to serve the public. It is a true blessing to work for Senator Grassley and learn from him and I am beyond grateful that I get to continue to do so in his Washington, D.C. office,” said Garrett Arbuckle, of Morningside University, 2020 fall intern in Iowa.

“I have made lifelong connections and joined the selective group of former Grassley interns, many who have gone on to become state representatives, business leaders and future congresspeople. Every day is a new experience and adventure that I would not be able to get anywhere else. I’ve learned firsthand from the senator and senior staff with over 40 plus years of congressional experience. This internship has given me the tools, experience and connections to be successful in Iowa and anywhere in the country,” said Will Keck of Waukee, 2023 spring intern in Washington.

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