California State Assembly Chief Clerk Internship Positions
Four Full-Time (paid), In-Person Positions Available
Interns perform official duties such as amending legislation, processing bills, amendments, and analyses, enrolling legislation to the Governor and Secretary of State, tracking floor amendments, distributing materials to Members, and other office tasks. The work is very detail-oriented in a dynamic environment.
Start Date: February 3, 2025 / End Date: September 30, 2025*
Hours
Interns work full-time hours as legislative employees. Generally, employees will work Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. However, during high-volume legislative periods, employees may be expected to work longer hours and some weekends as necessary. The Legislature generally grants its employees paid leave on state holidays (e.g., Memorial Day).
Guest Speakers - The Enrichment Program
The internship's Enrichment Program provides interns with the chance to hear from key players in the Capitol in a small group environment. These special guests offer their views on the legislative process, politics, and policy issues. Guest speakers have included legislators, lobbyists, news reporters, and staff from the executive and legislative branches.
Cross-Training and Reassignment
Interns will be afforded the opportunity to participate in different areas of the Chief Clerk's Office. At any point in the internship, students may be reassigned to other areas to meet the needs of the office.
Not a Policy-Oriented or Political Internship
These internships are NOT policy-oriented positions. Interns, like other staff, will perform duties like publishing bills, processing legislative transactions, proofreading documents, etc. Interns learn the process and procedures, but are NOT active participants in partisan or policy issues.
Eligibility
Upper division students from CSU Sacramento, UC Davis, and UC Merced are eligible to apply. Graduating Seniors and recent graduates (within the last year) are preferred. Sophomores and Juniors can be accepted on a case-by-case basis, depending on their ability to meet a full-time work schedule (no exceptions).
Interns will receive a $3,500 monthly salary, with benefits.* There is no compensation for overtime.