Internships
Washington, DC
Applications have closed for Winter/Spring Legislative and Press Internships. The office will begin accepting applications for 2024 Summer Internships starting April 1, 2024.
Legislative Internship
Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) is seeking highly motivated interns to join his Washington, DC office for the winter/spring term. 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.
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.
This position is paid. The ideal candidate will be available starting December 2023 to work from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. when Congress is in session and from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. when Congress is not in session. This internship runs 120 days after the intern start date.
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 video, 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. The ideal candidate will be available starting December 2023 to work from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. when Congress is in session and from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. when Congress is not in session. This internship runs 120 days after the intern start date.
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
Applications are now open
In the District Office, Civic Interns will develop leadership capabilities and networking skills by spearheading outreach projects, will assist congressional staff with office responsibilities, will gain in-depth knowledge of the decision making process in local government, and will complete 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.
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.