“Working with Senator Grassley was amazing. He meets with constituents every day. He's always listening and always learning. His office is well put together, and he has highly knowledgeable and passionate staff working with him to ensure the priorities of Iowans are getting across the finish line.”
– Wyatt Anderson, Legislative Intern and Greene native
Interning for Senator Grassley is a unique opportunity. Senator Grassley likes to say, "You get a real job, a real desk and we give you real work." Watch interns in Senator Grassley’s Washington office share their experience.
Senator Grassley offers internships to college-age Iowans throughout the year. Spring and fall semester internships last approximately four months. Two summer sessions of six weeks each also are available. In addition, many schools offer course credit for internships. Early application is encouraged, and the selection process is competitive.
Intern applications are available below, or by visiting Senator Grassley's offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, and Waterloo. To receive an application by mail, or for additional information, please email Internships_Grassley@grassley.senate.gov or call 202-224-3744.
Because of security-related delays in mail delivery to U.S. Senate Office Buildings, all intern applications should be emailed to Internships_Grassley@grassley.senate.gov.
DC Summer Sessions – Monday, March 1, 2027
Spring and Fall Semester D.C. internships, as well as all State office internships, are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Spring 2027: January 11 – May 21
Summer I 2027: May 24 – July 2
Summer II 2027: July 6 – August 13
Fall 2027: August 30 – December 17
Are you interested in a firsthand account of what it's like to be a Grassley intern? Check out these stories from former interns and find out what they are doing today...
