Date Posted:
June 29, 2026
Position Title:
Press or Legislative Intern
Office/Company:
Rep. Mike Levin
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-49
Job Number:
MEM-205-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CA49.DCInternships@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Description:
Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) seeks press and legislative interns for his Washington,
D.C., office for the Fall 2026 term. 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. Internships last approximately three to four months and are intended to be an educational experience. Internships are offered for either academic credit or a stipend.
Responsibilities:
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.
Qualifications:
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. Internship
applicants must be high school graduates. Current students and recent graduates will be
given first priority for the internship program. Press interns should have strong social media skills and basic familiarity with graphic design and video editing.
Instructions:
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.
Fall2026.Doe.Jane.pdf) by July 15. Please specify whether you are applying for the press internship or the legislative internship. Applicants with strong ties to the 49th District are given preference. Submission of a sample graphic or similar communications work
with your application is strongly encouraged for press intern applicants.
Other:
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.
