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Internships

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.

Our Washington, D.C. office is now accepting applications for legislative and press interns for Fall 2025. Learn more about our internships and application instructions below.

Legislative Intern

Representative Kevin Mullin (CA-15) is accepting applications for paid legislative internships in his Washington, DC office for the fall semester.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communications skills, interest in the legislative process, resourcefulness, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. Ties to the Bay Area or California are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities include answering phones, researching legislative issues, drafting constituent correspondence, attending policy briefings and hearings, recommending legislation to the Representative, and other tasks as assigned. 

The Fall internship begins in August and will end mid-December, with flexible start and end dates. At least 20 hours of availability per week is preferred. 

The deadline to apply is July 18, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Due to the large volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and one page writing sample as one PDF using the form below. This position is part time, in person, and is compensated at $15/ hour. 

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.

Press Intern

Representative Kevin Mullin (CA-15) is accepting applications for a paid press internship in his Washington, DC office for the fall semester. The press intern will work closely with the communications team.

Applicants should be organized, creative, familiar with current events, and detail oriented. Responsibilities include answering telephones; compiling daily press clips; creating content for social media; drafting press releases, newsletters, and other written materials; maintaining press lists; clipping floor and hearing remarks; and designing graphics.

The ideal candidate is team-oriented, has a strong work ethic, and has an ability to excel in fast-paced environments. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. Relevant communications skills such as graphic design, social media, and video editing experience are preferred.

The Fall internship begins in August and will end mid-December, with flexible start and end dates. At least 20 hours of availability per week is preferred. 

The deadline to apply is July 18th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Due to the large volume of applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and one page writing sample as one PDF, as well as at least one sample graphic you have created, using the form below. This position is part time, in person, and is compensated at $15/ hour. 

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, or parental status.