Congressional Internship: Policy Research & Outreach (Paid)

Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) offers a Spring 2027 internship program for college students or recent graduates. Interns work in our Washington, D.C. office and our San Antonio office, with flexible hours generally from 9:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. Each intern is paid $15 an hour, reflecting the program’s commitment to hands-on public service and learning the congressional workflow. Responsibilities include answering phones, researching legislation, attending hearings, responding to

Qualifications

• College students or recent graduates are eligible to apply.
• Candidates should be interested in public policy, be detail-oriented, motivated and organized, and willing to learn.
• Strong writing skills and good phone etiquette are expected.

Responsibilities

• Washington, D.C. interns assist with phones, research legislation, attend hearings and briefings, and respond to constituent letters.
• San Antonio interns perform day-to-day office tasks, answer phones, write letters, assist with research, and help with constituent casework and district projects.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Strong writing

Detail-oriented

Organized

Public policy interest

Willing to learn

Education

College student or recent graduate

Job description

The Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) offers a Spring 2027 internship program for college students or recent graduates. Interns work in our Washington, D.C. office and our San Antonio office, with flexible hours generally from 9:00 a.m.

to 6:00 p.m. Each intern is paid $15 an hour, reflecting the program’s commitment to hands-on public service and learning the congressional workflow. Responsibilities include answering phones, researching legislation, attending hearings, responding to