Interns are a valuable part of the office and have the unique opportunity to see the legislative process in action. Internships are open to college students and recent graduates. Please note that we often receive more applications than we can accommodate and that applicants with strong ties to Orange County are given preference.

DC Internships

Rep. Katie Porter (CA-47) seeks highly motivated interns for her DC office fall internship program. The duration of this internship is expected to last from late August/early September and open to end dates in November. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to multitask, and has strong written and verbal communication skills. 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer incoming phone calls to log opinions, connect staffers to outside stakeholders, and direct callers to appropriate resources
• Enter and organize incoming constituent messages from mail and voicemail into the IQ database
  
• Respond to constituent messages through phone calls or emails as needed
• Assist legislative team with researching data and information
• Compile draft meeting memos and daily press clips
• Track and input legislative meetings with partners, stakeholders, and constituents, in IQ
• Clip and caption video content for digital platforms
• Draft social media posts, press releases, and other written materials
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DC Staff Assistant

The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Ties to Orange County/Southern California are a plus. 

Interns are expected in the office from 9 am to 5 pm; however, hours are flexible based on a student’s course schedule. Interns will receive a monthly stipend. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and two references to CA47.Internship@mail.house.gov with “Fall 2024 DC Internship” in the subject line. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

District Internships

U.S. Congresswoman Katie Porter’s District Office is seeking highly motivated undergraduates, graduate students, and post-grads for her district office (DO) internship program in Irvine, California.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer incoming phone calls to log opinions, connect staffers to outside stakeholders, and direct callers to appropriate resources;
• Enter and organize incoming constituent messages from mail and voicemail into the IQ database;
• Draft form letters responding to constituent concerns;
• Respond to constituent messages through phone calls or emails as needed;
• Assist casework team with helping constituents with federal agencies;
• Track and input meetings with partners, stakeholders, and constituents in IQ; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DO Internship Coordinator.

The office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Interns must be able to work in-person in the office from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, but part-time candidates will also be considered. A monthly stipend is also available.

To apply for a district-based internship with Congresswoman Porter, please email a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample (3 pages max), and two references to Internship.Porter@mail.house.gov with subject line "Desired Session – DO Internship" (e.g., Summer 2021 DO Internship).

Applications for district-based internships will be accepted until:

• November 26, 2023 for the spring session (January through April)
• March 29, 2024 for the summer session (May through August)
• July 26, 2024 for the fall session (September through December)