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Internships - Washington, DC


Summer 2023 internships in our Washington, DC office will be in-person.

The deadline for Spring applications is end of day Wednesday November 30th. This is a paid position and accepted applicants will receive a stipend.

The Office of Rep. Josh Harder offers paid Spring 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 Spring intern class generally falls under the following timeline:

  • Spring Internships: January through end of April

We do our best to accommodate requirements for college credit.

Responsibilities

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.

How to Apply:

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 PDF to taylor.reed@mail.house.gov. Please include the days and times you will be available, desired start 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 - Spring."

All individuals are encouraged to apply. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Internships - District Office


The Office of Rep. Josh Harder offers one paid internship in our District office throughout the fall, spring, and summer terms. Our hands-on internship program offers highly motivated undergraduates 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. Our paid intern in the district office will have an emphasis in working alongside our Casework team and serve as a liaison with federal agencies.

We also have the option to assist our office with our regular internship. Interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters, and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent casework or work on District-based projects of importance.

Responsibilities will vary but may include:

  • Communicating with constituents through mail, email, and over the phone
  • Conducting research to assist the District Representatives with event planning
  • Administrative tasks as assigned
  • May be assigned to district-based projects of importance
  • Serving as a liaison with federal agencies and assisting our constituents with federal casework such as, USPS, VA, Immigration, SSA, etc.

All individuals are encouraged to apply. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Summer Internships: May through the end of August
Fall Internships: September through the end of December
Spring Internships: January through end of April

If you are interested in interning in our Modesto District office, please send all of the information listed below in an email to the intern coordinator at Jazmin.Gutierrez@mail.house.gov. Please call the Modesto office at 209-579-5458 with any questions or concerns.

  • Intern Application (can be obtained by emailing intern coordinator)
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • One letter of recommendation describing your work experience and why you would like to Intern for Congressman Harder