Intern

The Office of Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) is seeking interns for our Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles offices for the summer 2023 term.

Our office values open communication, hard work, and creating a collegial environment. We are looking for interns with a can-do attitude who are eager to grow. Interns will have great opportunities to learn from office staff and network with others to make the most of their time with our office! 

Intern Expectations

Candidates should have an interest in the legislative process and civic service, possess excellent writing, research, organization, time management, and communication skills, work well in a team environment, and have a general understanding of the US political system. 

Internship Responsibilities

Legislative interns can expect to: 

·      Answer phones and assist in correspondence with constituents

·      Greet constituents and office visitors 

·      Process tour requests and lead Capitol tours 

·      Handle mail 

·      Assist in processing casework 

·      Perform legislative research 

·      Work on other administrative tasks as directed 

Press interns can expect to:  

·      Assist the Communications Director in drafting social media content and other materials like press releases, website content, and newsletters 

·      Create graphic design posts for socials 

·      Compile daily press clips 

·      Edit video clips 

·      Maintain press lists 

·      Answer phones and assist in correspondence as needed 

Internship Dates and Details: 

Summer internships are slated to start at the end of May and go until the beginning of August, with some flexibility. Interns are expected to work in person in the office, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. ET on Friday, March 31. 

To apply: Interested applicants should send their resume and a brief cover letter to:

·       CA37.internships@mail.house.gov for DC office internship

·       Johanna.Rodriguez@mail.house.gov for Los Angeles office internship

·      Use the subject line “First name Last name – Summer 2023 Internship” in your email.

Please reach out our intern coordinator, Lila Puziss, with any questions at Lila.Puziss@mail.house.gov.