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ICE, Department of Homeland Security Congressional Relations Intern (Winter/Spring 2023-24)

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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Internship Program

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a critical component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and plays a key role in promoting homeland security and public safety. The ICE Office of Congressional Relations (OCR) works closely with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to educate and raise awareness on the role of ICE’s mission to national security. Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) protects the homeland through the arrest and removal of those who undermine the safety of our communities and the integrity of our immigration laws. The Office of Public Affairs (OPA) builds public understanding and support for the agency's mission by engaging with the news media, federal, state and local agencies and non-governmental organizations and working closely with internal stakeholders to inform and engage ICE employees. ICE OCR gladly offers unpaid but rewarding internship opportunities to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. ICE OCR’s internship program is a public service, professional training, and career development program that provides students with a unique opportunity to learn about ICE’s role in the immigration continuum, and its engagement with Congress right in the nation’s Capitol. This immersive internship experience is designed to mentor future leaders and make government service accessible to students across the country. Interns will be exposed to the daily responsibilities of ICE, while simultaneously gaining valuable work experience in the federal sector that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

OCR offers valuable professional experience and skills by:

·      Learning about the immigration process in America.

·      Understanding and engaging in the legislative process from bill proposal to enacted law.

·      Preparing for and attending congressional hearings and briefings.

·      Leading engagements between Congress and the Agency.

·      Gaining front-line exposure to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) mission execution.

·      Providing timely responses to requests for information from Congress.

·      Offering mentoring opportunities with federal senior law enforcement and business professionals. These mentoring opportunities may consist of: mock interviews, federal resume advice, and developing professional life-long contacts and connections.

Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

ICE OCR is flexible on start and end dates to accommodate school schedules.

This internship is in-person with limited availability for remote work.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.