Internships
Washington, DC
Internships in Washington, D.C. give college students or recent graduates invaluable work experience and insight into the legislative process. In D.C., interns' responsibilities will vary, and range from answering phones, compiling press clips, booking and leading tours, conducting research for legislative staff, attending hearings and briefings, and drafting constituent letters on various issues before the House. We are seeking motivated, organized, and reliable individuals with great communication and writing skills. California ties are strongly preferred. The program is currently not open to high school students. Internship candidates are encouraged to apply for internship positions in the Washington, D.C. office at least two months in advance of the desired start date.
Applications for the fall semester are now OPEN and are due by Sunday, July 21st at 11:59PM. Interested college students and recent graduates should email a resume, cover letter, and dates and times available (start and end date, as well as days and hours per week) to DCInternship.Huffman@mail.house.gov.
California
California congressional offices have interns assist with a variety of tasks, including answering phones, writing letters, assisting constituents, and District-based projects of importance. The program is currently not open to high school students.
Interested college students should email a resume, cover letter, and times available (start and end date, as well as days and hours per week) to DOInternship.Huffman@mail.house.gov.