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Fellowships,
internships &
page program

FELLOWSHIPS,
INTERNSHIPS &
PAGE PROGRAM

For Mainers who have left the workforce and are preparing to return, I offer fellowships in my six Maine Constituent Service Centers to help refresh office skills.

Additionally, high school students may apply to serve as a Senate Page, and college students may apply for an internship in my Washington, D.C., office or in one of my six Maine Constituent Service Centers.

More information on these opportunities is below.

Returning Worker Fellowships

The Returning Worker Fellowship is an opportunity for those who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time to gain experience working in a U.S. Senate office while sharpening their skills and revitalizing their resumes.  Fellows are tasked with assisting in the management of constituent correspondence, helping to organize incoming constituent casework, conducting research in prevalent areas, and assisting with other administrative needs of the office, including answering phones.

Fellowships are 12 weeks long and are offered throughout the year.  These positions are currently available in my six Maine Constituent Service Centers.

Applicants must have:

  • A minimum of three years prior work experience in an administrative or related field; and
  • Been out of the workforce for a minimum of three years.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you have any questions or need further information regarding a Returning Worker Fellowship, please contact: administration@collins.senate.gov.

Internships

It is always a pleasure to give Maine students an opportunity to see the legislative process firsthand and to serve the citizens of Maine.  An internship in my office provides Maine college students with the experience of working for the U.S. Congress and an overview of how a Senate office and staff work for the Senator and for the state.  Interns are assigned to work with the Senate office staff who are responsible for the legislative, casework, administrative, and communications operations of the office.

Internships are available on a fall/winter, spring, and summer basis.   Positions are offered in my Washington, D.C., office and all six of my Maine Constituent Service Centers, which are located in: Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Caribou, Lewiston, and Portland.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  If you have any questions or need further information, please contact: internships@collins.senate.gov.

Page Program

The Senate Page Program is an excellent opportunity for students to receive firsthand experience with the legislative branch of our government.  It is a challenging, yet rewarding, opportunity for mature, hard-working students.   Pages will work until the Senate adjourns daily, so candidates need to be self-motivated with excellent academic records.  The Senate Page School’s requirements are below:

  • Senate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator.  With 30 pages per session, only the most senior members of the Senate can sponsor pages.
  • Pages must be citizens of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State, and must have a social security number.
  • Page eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment.
  • Summer Page eligibility is limited to students who have completed their sophomore year and who will be 16 or 17 years old on or before the date of appointment.
  • Pages must verify a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a home school transcript and a certification of immunization to qualify for attendance at the school.
  • A general health assessment completed by a licensed physician is required, in addition to a certification of immunization.
  • Pages must be covered by health insurance; if not covered, they will be required to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

Application Deadline

The Senate Page Program summer 2024 semesters:

  • Session One: June 9th – June 21th
  • Session Two: July 21st – August 2nd

Applications for both summer sessions are due by April 1, 2024.

You may apply for future sessions that have not yet been announced.  When applying for future sessions, please make a note on your application about when you are looking to apply.  Session dates are announced six to eight months in advance and will be posted here as soon as they are available.

If you have any questions about being nominated for the Senate Page Program, please contact: internships@collins.senate.gov.