Internships

Internship Deadlines: 

Disclaimer: Dates are flexible and are based on intern availability 

Washington, DC

Legislative Internship 

Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) is seeking highly motivated interns to join his Washington, DC office. Interns are considered an integral part of the team and are given the opportunity to learn and grow through working with us both to achieve the goals of the office and to pursue and develop their areas of interest. First-hand experience in Congressman Garamendi’s congressional office provides interns with an unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the development of public policy. Full-time candidates with California ties and previous internship/work experience are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Internships run through the fall, spring, and summer semesters and are open to undergrad, law, or graduate students. Candidates should be collegial, professional, quick learners, and phenomenal team players. Strong oral and written communication skills and close attention to detail are imperative. Duties include assisting staff with legislative and administrative projects, writing memos and talking points, attending hearings and meetings, answering constituent phone calls, leading tours of the US Capitol, assisting with scheduling, sorting and distributing mail, and managing tour and flag requests. 

This position is paid. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session. 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and a writing sample to Garamendi.Internships@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Winter/Spring 2023 Legislative Internship.” Please include dates of availability in your submission, and times if applicable. 

Press Internship

The press intern will work closely with the communications team to develop social media graphics, edit videos, take photos, write social media copy, and complete other short and long-form writing. The press internship position duties include aspects of the legislative internship position such as answering constituent phone calls, managing tours, and handling incoming mail. Strong applicants will be excellent writers, team players, and open to learning about the functions of press shops in Congress. Previous experience in social media management, Canva, Adobe Suites, and photography is not required, as this internship is designed to provide training and learning of communications in a Congressional office.  

This position is paid. Internships run through the fall, spring, and summer semesters and are open to undergrad, law, or graduate students. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.  

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Garamendi.Internships@mail.house.gov with the subject line “Winter/Spring 2023 Press Internship.” Please include dates of availability in your submission and times if applicable. 

District Office Civic Internship

In the District Office, Civic Interns will develop leadership capabilities and networking skills by spearheading outreach projects, assisting congressional staff with office responsibilities, gaining in-depth knowledge of the decision-making process in local government, and completing research assignments – preparing policy and event reports. Intern responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, accompany staff to meetings, and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a District congressional office.  

Internships run through the fall, spring, and summer semesters and are open to undergraduate, law, and graduate students. Schedules are flexible and are arranged by the intern based on work and class schedules. 

To apply for the Civic Internship Program in California, email a cover letter and resume to garamendi.internships@mail.house.gov. Please include dates of availability in your submission. If you have any questions, you can e-mail garamendi.internships@mail.house.gov.