District Office Intern - Office of Senator McNerney (Stockton. CA)

Internship Opportunity

The Office of California Senator Jerry McNerney is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. Interns will address key community issues to better serve all Californians. If you're interested in a challenging opportunity in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Basic functions include general office duties under the direction of the District Director and Deputy District Director, including monitoring and responding to the public inbox for the Member. Applicants must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to work well with others.

Duties include assisting with constituent services and casework as needed. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office and PCs. Familiarity with legislative culture and process is preferred. Before being hired, candidates for this position are required to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Employee Pull Notice Program and must complete a DMV Form INF 1101, which authorizes the release of their driving record to the Senate Rules Committee. You must possess a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record. In addition, you are required to have proof of liability insurance at all times.

This position is located in Stockton, CA and requires in person attendance. The Senate's core business hours are 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, scheduling for interns may need to be more flexible depending on the office needs. Interns hired to work fulltime or 35 hours per week, must conclude their internship in three months or less. All paid internships must conclude within six months, unless the intern is working less than half-time (17 hours per week). Salary is $21 per hour. No benefits provided with this classification.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The District Office is currently accepting rolling applications for the following internship cohorts:

• Fall 2026 Session: September 1 December 31st, 2026
• Spring 2027 Session: January 15th June 30th

To apply, please visit the Senate Careers page at A cover letter, resume, a 1-page writing sample, and references are required, in addition to the Senate application. If you are unable to complete the online application, please email all required documentation to View email address on click.appcast.io.

Writing sample requirement: Submit a 1-page writing sample (approximately 350 words) in the form of a formal letter from the Member congratulating Jim Doe on their recognition of a local award. The letter should reflect professional tone, clarity, and appropriate constituent correspondence style. Please include at least two references, with contact information, who can speak to your work ethic, professionalism, or academic performance.

File naming convention: To ensure efficient review of applications, please save and upload all documents using the following format:

• Jane_Doe_Resume
• Jane_Doe_CoverLetter
• Jane_Doe_WritingSample
• Jane_Doe_References

Questions regarding or requests for reasonable accommodations may be directed to Senate Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.