Date Posted:
October 19, 2026
Position Title:
Press or Legislative Intern
Office/Company:
Rep. Mike Levin
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
CA-49
Job Number:
MEM-309-26
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
CA49.DCInternships@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Stipend
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 Spring 2027 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. Applicants with strong ties to the 49th District are given
preference.
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. Spring2027.Doe.Jane.pdf) by November 15. Please specify whether you are applying for the press internship or the legislative internship. For Press applicants, submission of a sample graphic or similar communications work with your application is strongly encouraged.
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.
