Internships

The internship program offers students an excellent opportunity to serve their community, as well as to learn through hands on-experience. The program aims to give students the knowledge, tools, and experience needed to pursue future professional goals. Interns are expected to commit to the program and will have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the Congressman’s work on behalf of the 29th District. There is also an opportunity to apply for the Paid Internship Program, please see below for more information.

Summer Interns

Application Deadline: March 15

Start Date Range: May 24 - June 10

Fall Interns

Application Deadline: July 19

Start Date Range: August 24 -September 10

Last Day: December 20 (Washington, DC Office Only)

District Office- Panorama City:

General responsibilities include:

  • Attending local events with staff
  • Answering constituent phone correspondence
  • Conducting legislative research
  • Assisting with constituent casework
  • Drafting constituent correspondence letters
  • Working on District-based projects with staff

The District Office requires a minimum participation of 15 hours per week.

Paid District Internship Program

Recently the House Administration granted Congressional offices to pay their interns. As such, this program requires that each paid intern work full time beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

If you are interested in the Paid Internship Program, please provide the following:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

If you would like additional information, please contact my District office at (818)221-3718.

Washington DC- Rayburn House Building:

Hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic 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. A minimum participation of 21 hours per week is required.

General responsibilities include:

  • Attending briefings, hearings, networking events on behalf of staff
  • Answering constituent phone correspondence
  • Front office administrative duties
  • Legislative research as assigned
  • Assist with creating briefing memos
  • Assist with event planning
  • Lead tours of the U.S. Capitol
  • Draft constituent correspondence letters
  • Other duties as assigned

House Paid Internship Program

Recently the House Administration granted Congressional offices to pay their interns. As such, this program requires that each paid intern work full time beginning at 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in session and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. non-session days, Monday through Friday. Transit benefits are available to paid interns only in the Washington DC office. 

If you are interested in the Paid Internship Program, please provide the following:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter

If you would like additional information, please contact my DC office at (202) 225-6131 or my District office at (818) 221-3718.

Miscellaneous - Additional information regarding the establishment of the House Paid Internship Program can be found here, courtesy of the Committee of House Administration.