Job Description
The Washington, D.C. Office of Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) is now accepting applications for legislative and communications internships for the Fall 2026 term. This internship is a great opportunity for individuals who seek to gain public service experience and insight into Capitol Hill.
Applicants should note that the press and legislative internships are separate positions.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Taking calls from the district and supporting constituent needs.
- Attending stakeholder and constituent meetings.
- Leading tours of the Capital complex for constituents.
- Writing memos and conducting legislative research.
- Drafting constituent correspondence.
- Drafting talking points, press releases, remarks and other written materials.
- Assisting operations, communications, and legislative staffers with various tasks.
- Attending congressional hearings and briefings.
- Greeting office guests, constituents, and stakeholders.
- Assist with daily office operations, including running errands and processing mail.
We are looking for candidates with an eagerness to learn, customer service skills, and strong writing skills. Start and end dates are flexible. NJ-11 ties and service industry experience are pluses.
This office is an Equal Opportunity Employment Office and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. We strongly encourage BIPOC-identifying individuals and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.
To apply, please fill out this Google Form or visit mejia.house.gov/internships. The application deadline is July 20th, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. No calls or drop-ins, please.
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