Applications for the DC Council's Youth Internship program are now available! Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to apply!

The DC Council’s Youth Internship Program (CYIP) provides high school juniors and seniors with exciting opportunities to gain meaningful professional and educational enrichment experiences by working in the offices of DC Council Members.

The CYIP is divided into two semesters (fall/spring) and is an excellent opportunity for youth to utilize their leadership skills by participating in community service projects and legislative hearings. Interns will also learn about the rich history of the District of Columbia.

At the DC Council, interns will have an opportunity to be involved with many aspects of city government. Therefore, interns must be good team players, know how to prioritize tasks and manage their time well.

The Fall Internship Program will run from October 24, 2011 – December 16, 2011 and the Spring Internship Program will run from
January 24, 2012 – April 27, 2012.

Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and no older than nineteen (19) years of age and must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of the District of Columbia;
• Be legally authorized to work in the District of Columbia;
• Be a high school junior or senior at a school located in the District of Columbia;
• Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale;
• Be available to work in an assigned Council office at least eight (8) hours per week;
• Be available to work up to six (6) hours one Saturday every other month at the Council’s Youth-Only Hearings; and
• Be willing to complete community service projects.

Completed Application Packets should be faxed to
(202) 727-3888 or mailed to:

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Office of Youth Programs

Suite G-11

Washington, DC 20004

Application packets should be sent no later than
October 17, 2011.