Career Resources
Washington, DC is a central location for several professional fields, with opportunities for students and professionals in politics, government, tech, life sciences, and more. Whether you are looking for an internship or full-time position, this page contains resources which may assist your career development.
Need 1:1 help? Contact the Director of Middlebury in DC to talk through your search, get a resume review, or connect with alumni in your field.
U.S. Congress (Capitol Hill)
- Subscribe to the House Employment Bulletin
- Submit your resume to the House Resume Bank
- Check out the Senate Employment Bulletin
- Upload your resume to the Senate Resume Bank
- Tom Manatos Jobs is a subscription jobs list for internships and jobs
Tip: Many Senators, Representatives, and committees post openings only on their own websites — check individual member and committee pages directly, not just the general bulletins.
Federal Government
USAJobs is the official site for federal job postings, from internships to senior roles, across all departments and agencies.
Tips and Tricks for using USAJobs:
- Customize your search filters and save searches for email alerts
- Confirm which hiring path applies to you (student, recent grad, general public, etc.) — this changes which jobs you’re eligible for
- Tailor your resume format to federal norms — it’s more detailed than a standard private-sector resume
Intelligence Community
The US intelligence community comprises 18 agencies with careers spanning analysis, operations, and support functions like finance and HR. Start at Intelligence Careers and Intelligence.gov for agency information and openings, or the ODNI website for a full list of member agencies.
Note: intelligence positions typically require an extensive background investigation, so plan to apply at least a year ahead of your target start date.
Embassies in DC
DC hosts nearly 180 foreign embassies, many hiring interns and staff. Check the State Department’s directory or search LinkedIn for openings.
Nonprofits & Think Tanks
Washington, DC hosts the highest concentrations of nonprofits, think tanks, and mission-driven organizations in the country, alongside a growing consulting and tech sector.
- Idealist — one of the largest nonprofit job boards, with strong DC-area listings
- DEVEX Jobs — international development and global health roles
- Chronicle of Philanthropy — nonprofit sector jobs and news
- Individual think tank career pages are often the best source for openings — e.g. Brookings, CSIS, Council on Foreign Relations, Carnegie Endowment
Private Sector
- Major consulting firms (Deloitte, Booz Allen) post DC-based openings directly on their firm websites — many recruit heavily from campus each fall. Please check Handshake as well.
- Built In DC — tech company job listings specific to the DC area
Further Career Resources
- Browse where Middlebury students have interned in DC
- Middlebury in DC on LinkedIn
- Middlebury in DC on Instagram
- Handshake — job and internship platform used by Middlebury’s career office
- Creating resumes and cover letters
- Networking
- Preparing for interviews
