Summer Internship


Rep. Tarra Simmons · District 23

Civic
Power
Internship

High school & college students, spend your summer shaping real democracy.
No experience required. Just passion and purpose.

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Summer 2026
When
LD 23
Kitsap County, WA
Free
No Cost to Apply
Credits
School Credit Available

About the Program

Your Summer.
Your Impact.

The Civic Power Internship is a hands-on, real-world experience working alongside Rep. Tarra Simmons and her team during a live reelection campaign. You won’t be filing papers in a back office, you’ll be doing meaningful work that affects your community, your neighbors and your future.

Tarra knows firsthand what it means to overcome barriers and fight for a seat at the table. This internship exists to help the next generation find theirs.

“Democracy doesn’t run itself. It runs on people who show up and I want to give young people in District 23 the chance to be part of that.”

— Rep. Tarra Simmons, LD 23

What You’ll Do

Find Your Role

We have openings across all areas of the campaign. Tell us what you love and we’ll find the right fit.

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Field Outreach

Knock doors, make calls, and connect voters to the campaign. The most direct way to feel democracy in action.

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Community Events

Help plan and run events, meet community members, and represent the campaign at tabling and organizing events.

What You’ll Get

Real Experience.
Real Connections.

  • Hands-on campaign experience Work on an active legislative campaign, the kind of experience that stands out on any college application or resume.
  • School credit eligibility We’ll work with your school to support academic credit for qualified students.
  • Letter of recommendation Interns who complete the program are eligible for a personal letter.
  • Civic mentorship Learn directly from experienced organizers, communications staff, and legislative advisors.
  • Community network Meet and work alongside union leaders, nonprofit advocates, tribal partners, and community organizers across Kitsap County.
  • Flexible commitment Part-time and flexible scheduling available. We know summers are busy.

Who Should Apply

We Want You.

You don’t need experience. You don’t need to know how campaigns work. You just need to care about your community.

You’re a great fit if you…

  • Are a high school or college student in or near District 23
  • Care about issues like housing, healthcare, or justice
  • Want to learn how government actually works
  • Are organized, reliable, and ready to pitch in
  • Are excited to meet and serve your community
  • Have a creative or technical skill you want to put to use

What we ask of you…

  • A commitment of at least 8–10 hours per week
  • Availability for at least 6 weeks during summer 2026
  • Willingness to work both in-person and remotely
  • Respect for your team, the community, and the process
  • Communication — if something comes up, just let us know

Questions

FAQ

This is an unpaid volunteer internship. However, school credit is available for qualifying students. We believe the experience, mentorship, and connections you gain are genuinely valuable and we’re transparent about what we can and can’t offer.

We strongly prefer students who live in or near Legislative District 23 (the Kitsap Peninsula area), but we’ll consider applicants from the broader Kitsap County region, especially for remote roles.

That’s totally fine, most of our interns haven’t! We’ll train you on everything you need to know. What we care about is that you’re curious, enthusiastic, and willing to show up.

Many tasks can be done remotely, but some roles (like field outreach and events) will require in-person availability in Kitsap County. We’ll be clear about expectations when we match you to a role.

We ask for a minimum of 8–10 hours per week, but many interns choose to do more. We’ll work around your schedule as much as possible, especially if you have a summer job or other commitments.

You’ll receive a confirmation email, and if we think you’re a good fit, we’ll reach out to schedule a quick 15-minute call. We try to get back to everyone within two weeks of receiving your application.

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Ready to Join
Team Tarra?

Applications take about 5 minutes. We’ll be in touch soon.

Questions? Email us at info@electtarrasimmons.com

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