Intern Program
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Students interested in public service and federal government are encouraged to apply for an internship. Internships are available to undergraduate college students in Senator Feinstein's Washington office as well as her four state offices located in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Fresno.
Working with the Washington staff gives students a chance to see how the Senate functions and how it interacts with the House of Representatives and the executive and judicial branches. Working in one of the state offices provides a local perspective on how her office helps constituents resolve issues they have with the federal government.
Interns in Washington split their time between assisting legislative staff and working with an administrative department, which include the executive staff, the press office and mail services. In the Washington office, intern duties may include:
In the state offices, intern duties may include:
The following are application due dates for the Washington internship:
Working with the Washington staff gives students a chance to see how the Senate functions and how it interacts with the House of Representatives and the executive and judicial branches. Working in one of the state offices provides a local perspective on how her office helps constituents resolve issues they have with the federal government.
Interns in Washington split their time between assisting legislative staff and working with an administrative department, which include the executive staff, the press office and mail services. In the Washington office, intern duties may include:
- Tracking legislation and researching issues for the Legislative Assistants.
- Assisting in drafting statements for the Congressional Record.
- Attending committee hearings.
- Handling constituent phone calls and requests.
- Assisting with correspondence.
- Giving tours of the Capitol.
- Assisting with newspaper clippings and conducting research for press projects.
In the state offices, intern duties may include:
- Drafting constituent letters.
- Conducting research.
- Attending community meetings.
- Helping the staff with advance work for the senator's visits to the state.
- Opening and sorting mail.
- Arranging tours for constituents planning to visit Washington.
The following are application due dates for the Washington internship:
|
Session Name |
Session Dates |
Application Due Date |
|
Summer |
Session I -June 14th - July 16th |
May 21 |
|
Fall |
September – December |
July 15 |
|
Winter/Spring |
January – May |
November 15 |
Full-time (35-40 hours/week) and part-time (at least 16 hours/week) internships are available in all offices. California residents will be given priority.
