We are now accepting intern applications for Spring 2025!
Students interested in applying should be motivated, detail oriented, display a strong work ethic, and interact well with constituents. In addition, applicants should have a strong interest in the legislative process and the function of Congress.
Strong ties to Arizona’s First Congressional District or the state of Arizona are preferred, but not required. Priority is given to current college students, but recent high school graduates with exceptional credentials may be considered.
The duties of those interning in our Scottsdale office may include:
Answering constituent phone calls and directing them appropriately
Assisting with constituent casework
Distributing mail and informational materials
Processing constituent mail
Assisting with projects assigned by staff
The duties of those interning in our Washington, D.C. office may include:
Assisting with the research and writing of constituent correspondence
Researching legislative issues for staff
Helping Communications/Press team with media planning
Entering mail and email correspondence, including processing flag requests, into our computer system, Intranet Quorum (IQ)
Answering constituent phone calls and directing them appropriately
Providing excellent customer service to constituents and guests visiting our office
Conducting Capitol tours for constituents
Attending policy briefings and congressional hearings
Compiling daily news clips regarding Congressman Schweikert and Congress
Assisting with projects as assigned by staff
All interested applicants should email a cover letter, short writing sample, resume, and 3 letters of recommendation to one of the following staffers:
College students interested in interning in our Scottsdale district office may submit their application documents, as listed above, to Ernestina Borquez-Smith at Ernestina.borquez-smith@mail.house.gov.
Those interested in interning in our Washington, D.C. office may submit their application documents to Sydney Vermillion at Sydney.Vermillion@mail.house.gov.
Our office will accept applications until all of the positions have been filled. Please adhere to the following deadlines:
Spring Internship:
December 1
Summer Internship:
April 30
Fall Internship:
August 19
Thank you for your interest in serving the constituents of Arizona’s First Congressional District!
