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Internships with Congressman McCarthy

Thank you for your interest in serving as an intern in my congressional office.  
I am pleased to offer students this unique educational opportunity to participate in the legislative branch of government.  The internship program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the core functions of a congressional office, including responding to constituent inquiries, researching legislation, developing public policy, and observing the legislative process firsthand by attending committee meetings, hearings, and a variety of lecture series. Internships are available year round in my Washington, D.C. office and  Bakersfield, California district office.

Summer Internships.  The Summer Intern Program for residents of California’s 22nd Congressional District is generally a 6-week session; interns typically spend 2 weeks in my Bakersfield District office followed by 4 weeks in my Washington, DC office.   Summer Intern Program participants are responsible for their own travel and transportation costs and will receive a $1500 stipend.  Applicants must have at least junior standing in college and a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average.  In addition to the formal Summer Intern Program, other summer internships may be available in my Washington, D.C. and Bakersfield offices.   While preference is given to constituents of California’s 22nd Congressional District for internships, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered. 

Deadline:  Applications for 2009 summer intern positions must be received by April 15, 2009. 

Fall, Winter and Spring Internships.  College students with a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average may apply for internships during the fall, winter or spring semesters/quarters.  Applications for fall, winter and spring internships will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Procedures.  Click here for the Internship Application and a copy of our Intern Program Facts and Information Sheet.   Once you have completed the application, please submit your application, resume and essay describing your interest in a congressional internship and what you expect to learn from your experience to one of the following:

For all Summer and Bakersfield District Office Internships:
Robin Lake-Foster
Fax: (661) 631-9535, Phone: (661) 327-3611
Email: robin.lake-foster@mail.house.gov

For fall, winter and spring Washington, D.C. Internships:
Mary Sue Englund
Fax: (202) 225-2908, Phone: (202) 225-2915
Email: marysue.englund@mail.house.gov


If you prefer to mail your application and supporting documents for either a Washington or Bakersfield internship, please send the documents to my Bakersfield office:

The Honorable Kevin McCarthy
Attn:  Intern Coordinator
4100 Empire Drive Suite 150
Bakersfield, California  93309