LibGuides: Government & Politics: Work in government

Start a career in government: Apply for an internship

Work in the political arenas of Sacramento or Washington, D.C. by applying for internships. Elected officials love to introduce students to politics and government. Explore the websites listed below, pick an opportunity, ask your instructors for recommendations and apply. Ask a counselor for help finding and applying for an internship.

State Department internships
The Pathways Internship Program is available for U.S. citizens enrolled in educational institutions from high school to graduate school. The paid internships is an opportunity to work in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program offers unpaid internships with the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as in bureaus in Washington and the U.S.
Sen. Alex Padilla
Sen. Padilla offers a variety of internships in Washington, D.C. and California district offices in Sacramento, San Francisco, Fresno, Los Angeles, and San Diego for qualified college students and recent college graduates.
Government internships
Search for a variety of legislative and other government internships here.
Rep. Kevin Mullins
Congressman Kevin Mullin is pleased to offer fall, spring, and summer internships in his offices in Washington, D.C. and San Mateo, CA. Internships are in-person and run for roughly 4 months. Interns typically work three days per week, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules. Interns in the Washington, D.C. office will receive a stipend. Academic credit is also available.