WASHINGTON – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva is accepting applications for Spring 2022 internships in Washington, D.C. through November 22.
Washington, D.C. Office: For those seeking legislative experience, interns in my D.C. congressional office will work closely with legislative and press staff conducting legislative outreach and research on a variety of issues. In addition to their work with the staff, interns will be asked to perform various administrative tasks that generally include answering the office phones, opening and distributing mail, responding to constituent correspondence, and may have the opportunity to assist with activities in the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee (Majority).
Preference is given to students and individuals from Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, although all qualified applicants are carefully considered. Through the enactment of Public Law 115-244, my Washington, D.C. office is offering paid congressional internship position(s). In order to qualify for a stipend position, applicants must:
- Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Include their most recent FAFSA award letter or FAFSA statement with their completed application.
Additional benefits may include academic credit (if applicable) and a transportation stipend for the local transit system. All interns are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging.
To apply for positions in the Washington, D.C. office, please submit the D.C. application form, resume, cover letter and one-page writing sample. Those seeking stipend positions must also include their most recent FAFSA award letter or FAFSA statement to Carlos Martinez at Carlos.Martinez@mail.house.gov.
o D.C. Internship Dates:
§§ Application Deadlines:
§ 2021 Fall: July 16, 2021
§ 2022 Spring: November 22, 2021
§ 2022 Summer: April 8, 2022
§ Internship Program Dates:
§ Fall: September – December
§ Spring: January – May
§ Summer: May – August
- NOTE: Thank you for your interest. Due to the number of applications however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
U.S. House Natural Resources Committee (Majority): As the Chairman of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee, opportunities to intern with the committee are also offered. In the Natural Resources Committee, interns assist committee staff with administrative tasks, conducting legislative research, and compiling data. Applicants must be able to follow direction, work independently, possess clear and concise writing skills, excellent organizational abilities, strong research capabilities, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Preference is given to students and individuals from Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District, although all qualified applicants are carefully considered. Internship positions in the committee are paid. Additional benefits may include academic credit (if applicable) and a transportation stipend for the local transit system (WMATA). All interns are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging.
To apply for positions in the Committee Office, applicants must:
- Be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week
To apply for positions in the Natural Resources Committee Office, please submit the D.C. application form, resume, cover letter and one-page writing sample to Heather Pacheco at NRD.Internships@mail.house.gov.
NOTES:
o Please select “Committee Office” in application form.
o Applicants will be further contacted after the respective deadlines.