The Office of Rep. Josh Harder offers paid internships in our Washington office. Our hands-on internship program offers highly motivated undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates the opportunity to gain real-world experience in government and politics. Over the course of their service, interns will gain a deeper knowledge of the federal government and strengthen their communications, writing, problem-solving, and time-management skills. This program is structured to prepare our interns for a future career in government. Our internship classes generally fall under the following timeline: • Fall internships: August-December (Apply for Fall by July 19, 2026 11:59 PM PST) We do our best to accommodate requirements for college credit.

Responsibilities will vary but may include: • Communicating with constituents through mail, email, and over the phone; • Staffing the front desk and greeting visitors; • Conducting research to be used for floor speeches, memos, committee hearings, and other legislative business; • Monitoring press coverage, current events, and House business; • Preparing news clippings for the legislative and communications staff; • Helping process flag and tour requests; • Attending briefings and hearings; and • Administrative tasks as assigned.

To apply for an internship with the Office of Congressman Josh Harder, send your resume, cover letter and a 1-2 page writing sample as a single PDF. Please include the days and times you will be available, desired start and end date, and any requirements your school has in order for you to receive credit in your cover letter. Please format the subject line of your email "DC Internship - First Name Last Name - Fall."