Born and raised in Las Vegas, Catherine Cortez Masto has spent her career fighting for Nevada’s working families. She served two terms as Attorney General of Nevada and in November 2016, she made history by becoming the first woman from Nevada and the first Latina ever elected to the United States Senate.
During her time as Nevada’s top prosecutor, Cortez Masto became well known as an advocate for seniors, women, and children. She worked closely with local law enforcement to keep Nevada’s communities safe.
As Attorney General, Cortez Masto led the push to break up sex trafficking rings throughout the state. She partnered with community advocates to give first responders the tools they need to identify and intervene in trafficking incidents. She also helped pass a law to make sex trafficking a crime at the state level, an achievement that allowed state and local officials to share resources and information with federal prosecutors.
Internship opportunities are available in the Washington, DC, Las Vegas, and Reno offices. Interns will experience the legislative process firsthand and learn how the Senator and her staff engage with and serve the people of Nevada.
Interns in the Washington, DC, office have the opportunity to work with the press, legislative, and constituent services teams. A typical day for DC legislative interns may include answering phone calls from Nevadans, assisting the Senator's legislative staff with constituent correspondence, researching legislative issues, attending committee hearings, and giving tours of the Capitol.
Those interested in communications are invited to apply for a DC press internship. A typical day for press interns will include working with the press team to monitor media, assisting with press releases, and helping prepare for interviews and press conferences.
Interns in the Las Vegas and Reno offices will focus on constituent services and learn how we support our local Nevadans.
To submit your application, please create an applicant account here and complete the questionnaire. You will then see a checklist that includes a cover letter, a resume, and a letter of recommendation. Please upload these documents as PDFs.
Spring: November 15
Summer: March 15
Fall: July 15
Please email internships@cortezmasto.senate.gov with any questions.
Senator Cortez Masto offers a scholarship for students applying for internships at her offices in both Nevada and Washington, DC. The scholarship is open to low-income and first-generation college students and those students continuing their studies at graduate schools. Please email internships@cortezmasto.senate.gov with the Subject line “Intern Scholarship” and attach a 2-page essay. Your essay should share your experience and your views on the importance of education. This scholarship application is an addition to your internship application and will be evaluated separately.