Internships
As a former educator, I care deeply about the students and young people that intern in my Riverside County and Washington, D.C. offices and want to ensure they have a rewarding internship. Above all, Congressional internships offer a valuable learning experience for interns to see how a Congressional office functions at both the local and national level and to explore a career in government. I'm always looking for bright and enthusiastic individuals with diverse backgrounds to help build a team devoted to public service and the interests of California’s 39th District.
I am proud to offer three different internships: District Office Internships based in Riverside, CA as well as Legislative and Press Internships based in Washington, DC.
Applications for my D.C. Winter 2025 internships are no longer being accepted.
Applications for District Office internships will be accepted on a rolling basis.
District Office Intern responsibilities will include:
- Greeting office visitors
- Answering phone calls
- Intaking constituent comments
- Initiating congressional casework inquiries
- Attending community events and meetings with staff
- Assisting district staff as needed
DC Legislative Intern responsibilities will include:
- Taking notes at briefings and hearings
- Categorizing and responding to constituent mail
- Drafting form letters for the Congressman
- Conducting legislative research for legislative staff
- Answering phone calls
- Greeting office visitors
- Intaking constituent comments
- Coordinating tour requests and providing Capitol tours
- Assisting legislative and operations staff as needed
Beyond the typical intern work listed above, my offices are dedicated to making this an opportunity for you to hone and develop your skills. Please let my staff know what issues you are passionate about and they will try to incorporate that into your time with my office.
We accept applications from currently enrolled college students or recent graduates on a rolling basis. Office hours are flexible to accommodate the schedules of each individual intern.
Please note that under Federal law, my offices are only able to offer a paid internship to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen;
- Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
- Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
- Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).
If you are not eligible for a paid position under one of these criteria, we unfortunately would not be able to offer you a paid internship with our office. Please contact either of my offices if you have any questions about this.