Internships

Washington, D.C.

In my Washington, D.C. office, internships run throughout the year and can be full-time or part-time. Responsibilities vary, but typical tasks include answering phones, researching legislation, writing letters, guiding tours of the U.S. Capitol Building, attending briefings and hearings, and administrative assistance. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience.  To apply for an internship in my Washington, D.C. office, please send a cover letter with your availability and resume to Chris Garcia (chris.garcia@mail.house.gov). If you have any questions about the internship application process or internship experience in Washington, D.C., please don't hesitate to call Chris at 202-225-2861.

Salinas and Santa Cruz

In my Salinas and Santa Cruz offices, internships are also unpaid and run throughout the year as full-time or part-time positions. Interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, assisting constituents, and legislative research. In addition, interns may be assigned to help with California-based projects of importance. To apply for an internship in either my Salinas or Santa Cruz offices, please send a cover letter with your availability and resume to Brooklyn Alcott (brooklyn.alcott@mail.house.gov). In your cover letter, please note the office in which you are interested in working. If you have any questions about the internship application process or internship experience in Salinas or Santa Cruz, please don't hesitate to call Katie at 831-424-2229.

Thanks for your interest in applying for a Congressional Internship. I look forward to working with you to serve the Central Coast.