Internships

The Offices of Congressman Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA- 31) offers an internship program in both his District office and Washington, D.C. office location year-round. We are excited that you have taken interest in joining our team. Please follow the instructions below to apply for an internship in one of our offices.

Washington, D.C.
Legislative interns have the opportunity to learn how the House functions through a hands-on experience. Interns will have the opportunity to sit in on committee hearings and briefings, assist with legislative projects, and lead Capitol tours. They will also support the DC office by answering phones, greeting visitors, sorting mail, and other administrative duties as assigned, as well as providing support to legislative staff as needed.

Ideal candidates have strong writing and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple competing tasks, a strong sense of professionalism, and demonstrate a solid work ethic. District ties are a plus. Diverse and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Interested applicants should email a resume and 1- page cover letter, including weekly availability and preferred start/ end date as a pdf at cisneros.internship@mail.house.gov with "DC Spring 2026 Internship Application" as the subject line. No calls or drop-ins please.

District
The Congressman’s District office in Covina, CA is currently hiring for Winter 2025. District interns will work in a dynamic environment assisting with the operations of a congressional office. Duties include, but are not limited to: answering constituent calls, assisting with Federal Casework intake, creating flyers, event planning, clerical work, and other district-based projects. District interns will also have the opportunity to learn about the 31st Congressional District of California by shadowing Field Representatives.

To Apply for the District Office Internship:
Please complete and submit the online form below to apply for an internship with our District office. Ensure that you have your cover letter and resume ready to upload at the end of this form. Submitting these documents is required. The cover letter should be one page, double spaced, and must answer the following questions:

Why should you be selected to participate in the Internship Program?
How do you personally connect to 31st Congressional District and the Congressman’s political platform?
What local or federal issues are you interested in learning more about?

Please email cisneros.internship@mail.house.gov with the subject titled “DO Winter 2025 Internship Inquiry” or reach us at (626) 646-0369 if you have any questions.

Minimum Qualifications Include: 
Priority is given to applicants who, live, work, or go to school in the 31st Congressional District
Open to college students and recent graduates
3.0 unweighted GPA
Ability to prioritize and multitask with a mature and responsible attitude
Candidate should demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to excellence
Must have an understanding of government agencies and structure (city, county, state, and federal)
Applicant must be detail-oriented, possess strong writing, and speaking skills
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus
A minimum commitment of 15 hours is required for the program

This is a paid opportunity! 

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