Date Posted:
October 7, 2026
Position Title:
Digital Internship
Office/Company:
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
PA-06
Job Number:
MEM-297-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
PA06Press.Internships@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
The Office of Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA06) is accepting applications for a Spring 2027 digital intern in our
Washington, D.C. office. This internship will run from mid-August through mid-December.
Our office offers part- and full-time internships for students who are in college or a similar post-high school training program, or who have just graduated. We are dedicated to fostering the continued success of our interns beyond their time with our office. Former interns of ours have gone on to work in other offices across Capitol Hill, on state-wide political campaigns, and in various profit and non-profit organizations. We offer needs-based stipends to students who are Pell Grant eligible. Our internship program has returned to in-person work, and we are seeking a digital intern in our Washington, D.C. office.
Responsibilities:
Digital intern will be responsible for compiling and distributing press clips, helping develop digital content including graphics and videos, and drafting copy for social media and press materials. Digital intern will also have the opportunity to staff the Congresswoman to capture videos and photos of events.
Qualifications:
Ideal intern applicants are adaptable and proactive self-starters who have experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. Successful interns in our office are adaptable and proactive self-starters who have experience in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment. Applicants must be independent problem-solvers, have strong writing skills, and be comfortable communicating to both internal and external audiences. An ideal digital intern has technical experience with video editing software (Premiere, Headliner) and/or graphic design tools (Canva, InDesign, Illustrator). Spanish language skills are preferred but not required. Prior volunteer, leadership, and work experience, ties to PA-06, and experience with photo editing programs (Photoshop, Lightroom) are all a plus.
Instructions:
To apply, please send: 1) a resume, 2) ONE brief paragraph about yourself and why you’re interested in interning in our office, 3) a writing sample, and 4) one example of digital work (video, graphic or photo). Due to a high volume of applicants, you will likely only be contacted if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nirmal Singletary at nirmal.singletary@mail.house.gov.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
