Washington, DC Internship Information

Washington, D.C. 

Our office in Washington, D.C. provides two types of internships, a legislative internship and a press internship. While there is overlap in the responsibilities of the legislative and press interns, they also hold responsibilities tailored to either legislation or press/communications. 

Legislative Internship  

Legislative interns have the opportunity to learn how the House functions through 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 D.C. 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 verbal 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 send a resume and 1-page cover letter to cisneros.internship@mail.house.gov with "DC Fall 2026 Legislative Internship Application - First Name Last Name" as the subject line. Please include weekly availability and preferred start/end date on your email and attach the resume and cover letter as a pdf. No calls or drop-ins please.

Press Internship 

The press intern will work closely with the communications team. Applicants should be organized, creative, familiar with current events, and detail oriented. Responsibilities include answering telephones, leading Capitol tours, compiling daily press clips, creating content for social media, drafting press releases, newsletters, and other written materials, maintaining press lists, clipping floor and hearing remarks; and designing graphics.  

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. Relevant communications skills such as graphic design, social media, and video editing experience are preferred. District ties are a plus. Diverse and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

To Apply:  

Interested applicants should send a resume, 1-page cover letter, writing sample, and a graphic sample to cisneros.internship@mail.house.gov  with "DC Fall 2026 Press Internship Application - First Name Last Name" as the subject line. Please include weekly availability and preferred start/end date on your email and attach the resume and cover letter as a pdf. No calls or drop-ins please.