Legislative Internship - Spring 2027

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

D.C./San Antonio Internship Listing

The Office of Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) seeks motivated and capable applicants for our Spring 2027 internship program. Applicants are required to be college students or recent graduates.

Interns will gain invaluable work experience as well as a deep understanding of the functionality of a congressional office. Work hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules but are generally from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All interns are paid $15 an hour.

Washington, D.C.

Interns in our D.C. office are assigned to assist the office with a variety of tasks. Interns are responsible for answering phones, researching legislation, attending hearings and briefings, and responding to constituent letters on the various issues that come before the House. As a result, interns have a firsthand look at the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

Candidates should be interested in public policy, detail-oriented, motivated, organized, and willing to learn. They should also have good phone etiquette and strong writing skills. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

San Antonio, TX

Interns in our San Antonio office will be asked to do many things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with research, as well as assisting with constituent casework and handling district-based projects of importance. Working in our San Antonio office allows interns the opportunity to work directly with our constituents in the community.

Applications must be received by October 16th.