Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Summer Internship Program
Summer Internship Program
DREF collaboratively sponsors a summer internship program with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. In 2023, we are pleased to announce that our Stephanie Tubbs Jones Intern will again experience working in congressional offices in our nation’s capital for a traditional eight-week period following the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The Stephanie Tubbs Jones (STJ) Summer Internship Program for minority women is a collaboration between the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) Internship Program.
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation established the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Institute for Social Justice in 2008 under its Center for Research on African American Women to perpetuate the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member Congresswoman Tubbs Jones.
Established in 1986, the CBCF Congressional Internship Program answered the call to help diversify our democracy by increasing the pool of talented public servants. This intensive nine-week summer program offers the opportunity for college students from across the nation to learn about the legislative process, leadership, and careers in policymaking. Interns work in CBC member offices, attend professional development events, and participate in leadership development projects. The program prepares young people to become informed decision-makers and influential leaders who shape our world.
The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Intern will also attend select programs and events sponsored by DREF in addition to full participation in the CBCF Congressional Internship Program.
Benefits
Qualifications
Selection Process
The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Intern is selected based on the following criteria:
Questions? Send email to: STJInternship@deltafounation.net
2024 STJ Summer Intern Jordan Danielle Ford, Senior, Leadership Studies major; Education and Society minor, University of Richmond, Rho Rho Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shares reflections:
It gives me great pleasure to share my exhilarating experience as the 2023 DREF and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Stephanie Tubbs Jones intern with the Office of Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
I was charged with the responsibility of answering telephone calls from constituents, sitting in on legislative sessions and also learning how to maneuver through the fast paced day on Capitol Hill. The opportunity allowed me to explore the many public policies that shape our nation. I
also was able to learn about the many facets that the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation is responsible for.
I am looking forward to continuing to carry the mission of Delta Sigma Theta’s Sorority, Incorporated as it relates to DREF and the sorority’s social action goals. My internship allowed me to have better insight of legislative issues. I was able to speak directly to constituents in order
to learn about the requests for their various communities.
I appreciate the experience that was gained, and I hope to continue to learn and advocate for all legislative issues that will help with a better society for all people.
Please direct any questions to Antoinette M. Rogers Ph.D., Director of Programs, at arogers@deltafoundation.net.