JOBS
Administrative Director
The Office of Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is seeking an experienced Administrative Director based out of the Washington, D.C. Office. The Administrative Director will report to the Chief of Staff and will be responsible for the management of the administrative functions of the D.C. and state offices. Responsibilities may include assisting COS in developing and maintaining annual budget and administrative policies and procedures for the office; maintaining personnel records; working with Senate support agencies (SAA, AOC, Rules, USCP, etc) regarding all non-legislative business on behalf of the office; serving as Office Emergency Coordinator; and coordinating with internal functional teams on operations issues in DC and Pennsylvania. A successful candidate will be an experienced administrator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, a record of success managing complex systems, and familiarity with human resource practices and ethics rules. Hill experience and knowledge of Senate budget rules and systems preferred.
Senator Fetterman is deeply committed to shaping an office full of experiences, perspectives and walks of life. The office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate effectively in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request an accommodation at any time.
Please apply here. Deadline is September 4, 2026 at 9:00pm ET.
INTERNSHIPS
An internship with Senator Fetterman’s office will provide students with an opportunity to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of the United States Senate.
Internships with Senator Fetterman’s office are paid unless in conflict with degree requirements, outside stipends, or other unique circumstances. Senator Fetterman is deeply committed to shaping an office full of experiences, perspectives and walks of life.
Applicants with Pennsylvania ties are given priority. Senator Fetterman is proud to pay his interns in both Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.
SESSION & DUE DATES
Fall 2026
Session Dates:
September 9 – December 14
Application Period:
June 17 – July 15
INTERNSHIPS IN WASHINGTON D.C.
D.C. internships will focus on policy work, scheduling and administrative support, and press relations. Applicants must be able to meet urgent deadlines, work autonomously, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Washington, D.C. internship applications are available to undergraduate students, graduate students, and veterans enrolled in educational programs.
INTERNSHIPS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania internships are available in the Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh offices.
These internships will include constituent service support, administrative work, community outreach, meeting and event participation, legislative research, and special projects. Ideal applicants should enjoy helping Pennsylvania residents, be able to work independently, and desire to become further involved in communities in the Commonwealth. Internships in Pennsylvania are available to undergraduate students.
We offer internships in our Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg, PA offices. We offer part-time internships in Pennsylvania.
If you wish to be considered for an internship in Senator Fetterman’s office, your application must be complete and submitted by the deadline.
Please direct all questions to internships@fetterman.senate.gov. (No calls, voicemails, or walk-ins.)
