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District Office Intern

Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta · Monterey, CA

Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply by 2026-12-07

The Office of Congressman Jimmy Panetta is hiring district office interns in Monterey who answer phones, sort constituent correspondence, research referrals and support district staff on projects, at least 15 hours a week. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Position is located in Monterey, CA.

The Office of United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) is accepting applications for interns to work in his D.C., Monterey, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz, or San Jose offices. Applications are not considered complete unless a resume and cover letter are attached. Please do not use generative AI for your application. District offices (Monterey, Paso Robles, Santa Cruz, and San Jose): Internships in the District offices are held on a seasonal basis. Interns are expected to be available for a minimum of 15 hours per week for at least six weeks; during the summer term, interns are expected to be available for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Interns will work primarily with District-based staff performing administrative work. Tasks include answering phones, sorting constituent correspondence, filing, researching referrals, supporting staff members on various projects, and staffing the Congressman when appropriate. Ideal candidates should be professional and possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to public service. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. You may re-apply at any time if you are not selected. State and/or District ties and bilingual/bi-literate skills are a plus but not required. Apply by completing the form on this page.
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