Job Description
The Office of U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) seeks highly motivated, organized, and dedicated interns to serve for the Fall of 2026 in the Representative’s Washington, D.C. office.
Interns will work primarily with D.C.-based staff performing legislative and administrative work. Tasks include answering phones, sorting and drafting responses to constituent correspondence, attending briefings and hearings, performing legislative research, and supporting staff members on various projects. Ideal candidates should be professional and possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to public service and progressive values. All interns will be paid a one-time stipend of $5,850 unless funded by an outside organization.
The Office of Representative Pramila Jayapal 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 are a plus but not required.
The application period for Fall 2026 internships is now open and will close on June 30th at 11:59 PM ET.
Interested applicants should e-mail a resume, cover letter, short writing sample, three references, and availability to Jayapal.DCInternships@mail.house.gov with the subject “First Name.Last Name Internship Application.”