If you are interested in serving as an intern in the Office of Congressman Blake Farenthold, please fill out and return my internship application  with a resume.

For an internship in Washington DC please contact Jason Capeheart at J This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For an internship in Brownsville and Corpus Christi please contact Wendy Herman at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Washington, D.C.
Interns in the Congressman's Washington, D.C. office will have an opportunity to learn about the legislative process and the federal government by working with the legislative and communications staff members.

Corpus Christi and Brownsville District Offices
By assisting the Congressman's district staff, interns have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience providing constituent services and interacting with the community in a Congressional office.

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.

Academic credit can be available for college students participating in the internship program. Please check with your college or university for more details.

Congressman Farenthold's Current Internship Openings

Fall/Spring Interns:
The office of Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is looking for interns for the Fall and Spring for our Washington, D.C. office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have excellent research and writing abilities, be able to multi-task and interact well with constituents. These are unpaid positions, but interns will have the opportunity to experience working on Capitol Hill, learn about the legislative process, and attend briefings of interest. Responsibilities include answering phones, assisting with constituent correspondence, and supporting the legislative and communication staff on various projects. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Jason Capeheart at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Texas ties are preferred, but not required.

Media Intern:
The office of Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is looking for a new media intern for our Washington, D.C. office. We are looking for highly qualified candidates that are motivated, detail-oriented, and personable. The ideal candidates will have a background in journalism or public relations with a new media focus and a strong interest in digital media. A basic knowledge of graphic design, video, audio, and/or photography and editing in those mediums is a must (i.e. PhotoShop, Premier Plus, etc). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: drafting/distributing social media posts; monitoring social media and other news sources; attending press conferences & briefings; and working with the Press Secretary on photography and editing. This is an unpaid position; interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to Jason Capeheart at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Texas ties are preferred, but not required.