Internships
Summer 2026 Legislative Internship
The Office of Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is hiring a full-time Legislative Intern to work in her Washington, D.C. office. The summer internship runs from early May to early September, but the end date is flexible based on semester schedule. This is a paid internship.
The Legislative Intern will support a fast-paced and collaborative team and gain firsthand experience in a congressional office. Interns play a key role in both the legislative and administrative operations of the office.
Responsibilities and educational opportunities will include the following:
- Assisting with front office operations and greeting visitors;
- Answering phones and recording constituent opinions;
- Sorting and responding to constituent mail;
- Compiling daily news clips;
- Attending and summarizing briefings and hearings;
- Assisting with press materials and other written communications;
- Writing letters to constituents;
- Writing co-sponsor recommendations;
- Leading Capitol tours for constituents; and,
- Providing additional administrative and legislative support as needed.
Successful candidates should demonstrate that they are organized, detail-oriented, and professional. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
All qualified applicants, including candidates of diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send a resume, a cover letter, a 1-2 page writing sample, and 2 references to or04.interncoordinator@mail.house.gov with “Legislative Intern Application: Full Name, Summer 2026” in the subject line.
No phone calls or drop-ins. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 13th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Summer 2026 Press Internship
The Office of Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) is hiring a creative and motivated part-time Press Intern to work in her Washington, D.C. office. This is a paid internship. The summer internship runs from May to early September, but the end date is flexible based on semester schedule.
The Press Intern will work closely with a highly productive and fast-paced communications team.
Responsibilities and educational opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting in drafting social media content, including creating graphics and editing videos
- Compiling daily news clips
- Assisting in drafting press releases, monthly newsletters and other written materials
- Closely follow issues important to the Congresswoman on social media
- Assist with photography and filming
- Helping to maintain press lists
- Clipping committee remarks and cable hits
- Assisting with front office and administrative operations
- Answering phones
- Leading tours of the U.S. Capitol
The ideal applicant will have a strong interest in political communications and experience creating high quality graphics, videos and written products.
All qualified applicants, including candidates of diverse backgrounds, are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants should send a resume, 1-2 page writing sample and 2-3 digital samples to hoylepress@mail.house.gov with “Press Intern Application: Full Name, Summer 2026” in the subject line.?
No phone calls or drop-ins, please. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 13th. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and incomplete applications will not be reviewed.