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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. 

To apply for an internship in my Washington, D.C. office, please send a cover letter and resume to Jason Cuomo (jason.cuomo@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 our office at 202-225-2861.

We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2024 intern program as well as the Summer 2024 intern program. For the spring program, for semester system students, the program runs from January to May. For quarter system students, it runs either January-March or March/April-June. For the summer, the program typically runs from May/June-July/August. The last day to submit an application for the spring program (for the March/April-June quarter) is March 1, 2024. The last day to submit an application for the summer program is March 25, 2024. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

MONTEREY, PASO ROBLES, SANTA CRUZ, AND SAN JOSE

Internships in my District offices are held on a seasonal basis. Interns are expected to be available for a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least six weeks. During the summer term, interns are expected to be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week.  

Interns will work primarily with District-based staff performing administrative work. Tasks include answering phones, sorting constituent correspondence, filing, researching referrals, supporting staff members on various projects, and staffing the Congressman when appropriate. Ideal candidates should be professional and possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to public service.

Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter, and your availability to Erin Davison (erin.davison@mail.house.gov).

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. You may re-apply at any time if you are not selected. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Application submission deadlines are as follows:

Spring (March, April, May): February 1

Summer (June, July, August): May 1

Fall (September, October, November): August 1

Winter (December, January, February): November 1

The Office of Representative Jimmy Panetta is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, new Americans, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. State and/or District ties and bilingual/bi-literate skills are a plus but not required.