Internships
Congressman Mike Levin offers internships in his Washington, D.C., Oceanside, and Dana Point offices. These internships provide an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates to learn more about the workings of a Congressional office and the legislative process. Interns should have a general understanding of the U.S. political system, value open communication, be eager to grow, and bring a can-do attitude.
Internships last approximately three to four months and are intended to be educational experiences. Internships are offered for either academic credit or a stipend. Internship applicants must be high school graduates. Current students and recent graduates will be given first priority for the internship program.
Internship Description:
District internships are offered in our Oceanside and Dana Point offices.
District intern responsibilities include:
- Drafting memos, proclamations, certificates, and other written materials,
- Joining staff in attending community meetings and events, such as ribbon cuttings,
- Answering phones and processing mail,
- Supporting the casework team as they help constituents with federal agencies,
- Assisting staff with seasonal projects, such as the Congressional App Challenge, Congressional Art Competition, and Service Academy Nominations,
- Working on other administrative and district-oriented tasks, as directed.
Legislative internships and press internships are offered in our Washington, D.C., office.
Legislative intern responsibilities include:
- Attending committee hearings and congressional briefings,
- Conducting policy research and drafting legislative materials,
- Authoring constituent correspondence on a range of policy issues,
- Answering phones and processing mail,
- Leading constituents on tours of the Capitol,
- Working on other administrative and legislative tasks, as directed.
Press intern responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Communications Director and Digital Manager/Press Secretary in drafting and editing social media content, digital graphics, and other digital materials,
- Drafting press releases, newsletters, remarks, and talking points,
- Compiling daily press clips and maintaining press lists,
- Answering phones and processing mail,
- Leading constituents on tours of the Capitol,
- Working on other administrative and communications-related tasks, as directed.
Press interns should have strong social media skills and basic familiarity with graphic design and video editing. Submission of a sample graphic or similar communications work with your application is strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions regarding internships with Representative Levin’s offices, please feel free to call the Washington office at (202) 225-3906, the Oceanside office at (760) 599-5000, or the Dana Point office at (949) 281-2449.
Application Process
To apply for an internship with Representative Levin, please:
- Email a cover letter, resume, three references, and a brief writing sample all in one pdf file, with the file name including internship class, year, last name, and first name (i.e. Fall2022.Doe.Jane.pdf) to the office you are applying to:
- Washington, DC: CA49.DCInternships@mail.house.gov
- Oceanside or Dana Point, CA: CA49.DOInternships@mail.house.gov
- For individuals applying to the Washington, DC, office, please specify whether you are applying for the press internship or the legislative internship.
Please note that we always receive more applications than we can accommodate, particularly for the summer, and applicants with strong ties to the 49th District are given preference.
Deadlines
Applications for internships will be accepted until:
- November 15 for the Winter/Spring session (typically January through April)
- March 15 for the Summer session (typically May through August)
- July 15 for the Fall session (typically September through December)
This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. We deeply value the diversity of our employees and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.