I am currently accepting applications for internships in my Washington, DC office and Merced, Modesto and Stockton District offices. Applicants from the 18th Congressional District will receive first priority.
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Washington , D.C. Office:
If you are interested in public service and the legislative process, my Washington, DC Congressional internship program is a great way to get first-hand experience working in our nation's Capitol. Interns perform a number of duties including giving Capitol tours, writing constituent correspondence, answering phones, attending committee hearings and working on other special projects.
Potential candidates for the Washington program should have a solid work ethic and be willing to contribute whatever is needed in a team environment. College graduates are preferred, as applicants tend to work full-time Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Applicants must be at least 21-years-old .
To apply for the internship, please submit a resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in the position. A brief phone interview may be necessary. Summer months fill quickly and applicants are encouraged to apply early.
All Washington, D.C applications should be addressed to the attention of my Intern Coordinator, Sean Trambley, via email sean.trambley@mail.house.gov. Although this position is unpaid, interns may receive academic credit for their work.
Washington, DC intern sessions and the corresponding application deadlines are as follows:
Fall Term (September-December) |
August 15 |
Spring Term (January-May) |
December 15 |
Summer Term (June-August) |
March 15 |
(Internship lengths are flexible, and students on the quarter system may apply.)
California District Offices:
If you live in the 18th Congressional District of California, I am currently accepting applications for internships in my Merced , Modesto and Stockton District offices.
Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research and assisting with constituent correspondence.
To apply for a district internship, please submit a resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in the position. A brief phone interview may be necessary. Summer months fill quickly and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants for the district program do NOT need to be 21 years old.
Please send application materials for the district internship program to the attention of Lisa Mantarro by email lisa.mantarro@mail.house.gov or by mail at:
District Intern Coordinator
1010 10th Street, Suite 5800
Modesto , CA 95354
District intern sessions and the corresponding application deadlines are as follows:
Fall (September- December) |
July 1 |
Spring (January- April) |
November 1 |
Summer (Full or half summer) |
March 1 |
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