Photo of Congressman Sean Casten with the Young Democrats of Lyons Township, Young Democrats of Lyons Township
On the afternoon of March 17, it was announced by Saint Xavier’s Career Development Center that Illinois Congressman Sean Casten is seeking interns for the summer.
The internship is a calling for students and young professionals that are interested in public policy, and government operations. It allows for interns to have a unique experience where they can gain firsthand experience alongside legislators.
Currently, Casten represents Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, and has offices in Lombard, Illinois, and in Washington, D.C.
Running from May 27 through July 25, the summer internship program allows students to apply for either location. Each comes with different tasks and expectations.
The Lombard location consists of duties fulfilled in-person at Casten’s district office. Some of the duties interns will perform include answering calls from constituents, performing research on the demographics of voters, and assisting caseworkers.
Additionally, various governmental agencies will contact interns, providing them with virtual webinars for district-based projects. Interns will be able to plan and set up projects, as well as events.
Interns also will have the opportunity to explore local issues of Casten’s District. The experience is enriching for students studying Political Science, for they will be able to research and make case studies based on problems they see while interning.
All the while, Casten’s Lombard office seeks interns who are able to work either full or part-time.
Interns for Casten’s Washington D.C. office must work in-person. Although it may present additional challenges, particularly for students living in the Chicagoland area, the work provides significant benefits..
Interns are said to work full time, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Like the Lombard office, interns are to answer phone calls from constituents. However, there are some differences….
Interns will attend committee meetings and briefings, as well as directly work with legislators in the area. They will also get to lead tours of the United States Capitol Building.
The Washington office seeks interns that have strong attention to detail and are willing to learn.
As previously stated, the Summer 2025 Internship Program is set to run from May 27 to July 25. Application forms are open until April 1.
Congressman Casten’s office encourages applicants with ties to Illinois’ 6th Congressional District to apply, although it is accepting interns from other areas. As part of the form, resumes, cover letters, and brief writing samples must be submitted. The form can be found here.