Internships
The applications for 2027 spring internships in Congresswoman Simon's Washington, D.C. AND Oakland, CA office are now open. Please see below for details and application timing.
Washington, D.C. Legislative Internship
The Office of Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) seeks paid part-time interns for Spring 2027 (February-April) based in the Washington, D.C. office.
Ideal candidates are organized and passionate undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates with an interest in public service and social justice. Applicants should be self-starters with excellent communication, writing and organizational skills.
Key responsibilities of D.C. interns include but are not limited to:
Assisting with front office operations
Conducting Capitol Tours
Answering phones, recording constituent opinions, and processing other incoming requests
Supporting the legislative team by drafting memos and conducting legislative research or community outreach
Attending briefings and congressional hearings
Performing other duties as assigned
Applications are accepted from Tuesday, October 13th through Sunday, November 1st at 11:59PM EST. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. The internship will take place in-person during the Fall and is paid. Interns must be 18 or older. Preference will be given to those with California ties. To apply, please complete the application provided.
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request accommodation at any time during those processes.
Washington, D.C. Communications Internship
The Office of Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) seeks a paid and highly motivated full-time Communications Intern for Spring 2027 (February – April) based in the Washington, D.C. office.
The Communications Intern works closely with the Communications Team to support a robust press and digital operation. Ideal candidates are organized and passionate undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates with an interest in public service and social justice. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and should have excellent writing and organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. Applicants should have graphic design and video editing skills.
Primary educational opportunities and responsibilities will include:
Drafting engaging and creative social media content and graphics highlighting Member’s work;
Clipping committee remarks and press (cable, radio, other media) hits;
Compiling daily news clips and maintaining internal clips lists;
Drafting press releases, video scripts, and other written materials;
Maintaining press lists;
Media monitoring and research;
Other communications projects as they arise.
Applications will be accepted from Tuesday, October 13th through Sunday, November 1st at 11:59PM EST. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applicants will be considered on a rolling basis. Interns must be 18 or older.The internship will take place in-person in Washington D.C. during the fall and is paid. Preference will be given to those with California ties. To apply, please submit a resume, writing sample, and short digital portfolio to lateefahsimonpress@mail.house.gov. Please send your short digital portfolio as attachments or a shareable google drive link.
This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, gender identity, marital status, parental status, or sexual orientation. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring processes are encouraged to request accommodation at any time during those processes.
Oakland, CA Internship
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) seeks three (3) paid part-time interns for her Oakland District Office for Spring 2027. Interns will work in person, 12 hours per week, at the District Office in Downtown Oakland.
The ideal intern candidates are organized and passionate undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent college graduates with an interest in government, constituent services, and social justice.
Key responsibilities of District Interns include, but are not limited to:
Assisting with answering constituent inquiries and front-office operations;
Answering phones, recording constituent correspondence, and processing other incoming requests;
Drafting memos;
Assisting Caseworkers with Constituent Casework;
Community and District engagements, including tabling and drafting government and constituent resources;
Applications are now being accepted and are due October 31st, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). Interns must be 18 years or older.
Selected candidates must not be working or interning in another Legislative or Federal department at the same time. The Spring 2027 Internship Program will run from January 25th to May 21st. Priority will be given to those with ties to California's 12th Congressional District.