McCarthy Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications

Washington D.C. – Congressman Kevin McCarthy today announced he is accepting internship applications for his Summer Internship Program.

"I began my career in public service as an intern, and I invite all interested college students and recent graduates to apply for internships in my offices," said McCarthy. "This is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about our nation's legislative process, as well as to work to assist the people of California's 22nd District."

Summer Internship applicants must possess good writing and computer skills, be enrolled in college or recently graduated, and should have a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average. Preference will be given to residents of California's 22nd Congressional District (which includes most of Kern and San Luis Obispo counties and part of Los Angeles County); however, all applications will be considered. Summer interns are responsible for their expenses, including transportation and lodging costs, but will receive a $1,500 stipend, before taxes. The Summer Internship program will be an 8-week session; interns typically spend 2 weeks in the Bakersfield or Atascadero district office followed by 6 weeks in the Washington, D.C. office.

Interested students may download the internship application here, or call the Bakersfield office at (661) 327-3611 or the Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-2915 to request an application. Students are also required to submit a resume and a 250-word essay detailing their interest in the Summer Internship Program and what they expect to learn from the experience.

Applications and supporting documents should be sent to Congressman McCarthy's Bakersfield office at: 4100 Empire Drive, Suite 150, Bakersfield, California 93309, or emailed to: Robin.Lake-Foster@mail.house.gov.

Applications must be postmarked or emailed no later than Friday, April 6, 2012, but applicants are advised to submit their application as early as possible as decisions will be made on a rolling basis.

Congressman McCarthy is also accepting applications for his Fall, Winter and Spring Internship programs in Washington, D.C. Applications may be submitted year round to Congressman McCarthy's Washington DC office at: 326 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515, or emailed to: Mari.Kishimoto@mail.house.gov.