Internships are an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in politics or government. Internships are offered in Washington, San Antonio, Seguin, Mission/McAllen, and Laredo. Our interns help staff with a variety of duties.
In Washington, their primary role is to handle mail and assist with phones. They also help compile research, conduct Capitol tours, write legislative correspondence, attend committee hearings, gather news clippings, assist with management of the constituent database, and assist with scheduling requests.
Besides the above listed office duties, my staff works with interns to involve them in the educational opportunities available in Congress and Washington, D.C. For instance, the intern coordinator will keep interns aware of lectures and seminars taking place in and around the Capitol. We also coordinate tour activities for interns while they are in Washington.
In the district, interns can expect to gain an understanding of how representatives can help citizens with federal issues. Students will be exposed to casework inquries, policy discussions, and the latest news in Washington. Students will also be given the opportunity to work in the field with congressional staff.
I offer internships from August through December, January through May, and then throughout the summer. In the summer my office will typically offer three, four-week sessions, one starting the middle of May and lasting through the middle of June, one from mid-June to mid-July, and the third from mid-July to mid-August. The deadlines for submitting your application are:
Summer Sessions- March 15th
Fall Semester- July 15th
Spring Semester- December 1st
These are unpaid internships and interns are responsible for their own housing. My staff will be happy to make housing suggestions. Additionally, my intern coordinator is very willing to work with college professors and interested students to design a specific internship that will fit both the office’s needs and the student’s needs.
Thank you again for your interest. For those interested, please send me a cover letter with a résumé, any references you would like to provide, and the session for which you are applying.
Washington, DC: Contact Terry Stinson at 202-225-1640 or send my office an e-mail.
San Antonio, Seguin, Laredo, or McAllen: Contact Cynthia Gaona at 210-271-2851 or send my office an e-mail.
