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Congressional Internship
Offered By
U.S. Senator John Cornyn
Job Location
Austin
Job Description

U.S. Senator John Cornyn is currently accepting applications for an in-person internship for the fall in his Austin office, which oversees Central Texas community outreach.  An intern could be expected to handle, sort, and log-incoming calls, conduct research, help draft letters and summary briefs, and assist staff with work as assigned, such as administrative and logistical support.  Completed application packets are due on July 4, 2025.  In order to apply for an internship, students must have graduated from high school and completed at least one semester of college classes.  

In addition to a completed Internship Application Form, students must submit: 

  • Resume 
  • Official college transcript 
  • Two letters of recommendation 
  • Essays: Typed, double-spaced 12-point font, 400 word minimum per essay. 
    • Why do you want to intern for Senator Cornyn?
    • Which of Senator Cornyn's policy stances do you most appreciate and why? 
Application Instructions

Please visit Senator Cornyn's website to find the application: https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/intern/  Please submit your application and all documents to Allie DeSimone at alexandria_desimone@cornyn.senate.gov.  

Degree Status
Current Student
Contact Information
Allie DeSimone - alexandria_desimone@cornyn.senate.gov / (512) 469-6034
Type of Internship
State Legislature
Comments

This internship is for U.S. Senator John Cornyn's Austin office which is not located in the Texas Capitol building.

Posted By
Allie DeSimone
Post Date
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Expiration Date
Friday, July 4, 2025
Link
https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/intern/