My office is now accepting applications for our Internship Program in our Encinitas and Laguna Hills offices. We welcome applications on a rolling basis. Our internship program provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students, part-time students, and recent graduates to gain valuable experience in a Senate district office.
As a Legislative District intern, your responsibilities will include:
- Interact with the public in an official capacity
- Work closely with state agencies
- Attend meetings and events with our dedicated staff
- Network with influential community leaders
- Conduct policy research and draft legislative materials
- Prepare memos, proclamations, and certificates
- Draft correspondence for constituents on various policy issues
- Answer phones and manage mail
- Assist with other administrative and legislative tasks as needed
In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our office and contributing to our legislative efforts. This is an unpaid volunteer position with flexible part-time hours ranging from 16 to 30 hours per week. We ask for a three-month commitment, although start and end dates are flexible, and there is potential for an extension.
Apply today to be part of an impactful program and gain valuable experience!
Application Deadlines:
- November 15 for the Winter/Spring session (January through April)
- March 15 for the Summer session (May through August)
- July 15 for the Fall session (September through December)
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Senior District Representative, Fernando Hernandez -Fernando.A.Hernandez@sen.ca.gov with the subject line “D38 Internship Application: [Last Name].”