Job Number:
HoR-041-26-HC
Date Posted:
February 27, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Intern
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
TX-29
Office/Company:
Hon. Sylvia R. Garcia
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
sarah.banafe@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Stipend-paid
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
The Office of Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29) is seeking motivated, detail-oriented, and energetic individuals for a legislative internship in Washington, DC for Summer 2026.
Responsibilities:
drafting constituent correspondence on a variety of issues, assisting legislative staff with research, leading Capitol tours, answering and screening telephone calls, managing the front office, participating in Committee hearing and markup preparation, drafting memorandums, and other duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants have strong writing and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple competing tasks, a strong sense of professionalism, and demonstrate a solid work ethic. English and Spanish bilingual candidates with Houston and/or Texas ties are strongly encouraged to apply.
Instructions:
Interested applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to sarah.banafe@mail.house.gov with the subject line "Garcia Summer 2026 Internship Application". Applications will be accepted until March 13th, 2026, 11:59pm ET.
Other:
This office is an equal opportunity employer: Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. This office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.
