The House Republican Internship Program is currently accepting applications for the 2009 legislative session. Scroll down to apply!
The Indiana House of Representatives Republican Intern Program offers paid internships and provides an opportunity to be an active participant in the legislative process in Indiana.
Working closely with state representatives allows for the development of interpersonal communication skills, plus political and administrative skills. House Republican interns will be part of a governing body that produces laws and shapes public policy for Indiana's 6 million residents.
Each intern will be paid $350 per week for working full-time, Monday through Friday. Interns also have the ability to earn college credit for completing the internship. Please see your advisor for details.
In addition, Verizon donates a total of $12,000 each session in scholarship money to the four legislative caucuses. One House Republican intern is chosen at the end of session to be the recipient of the $3,000 Verizon Scholarship. The money can be used for an undergraduate or graduate college degree within five years.
The experience and knowledge acquired during a session of the General Assembly can be a great asset and lead to exciting career opportunities, as is apparent by the many former interns who are now successfully employed as a result of their education and skills gained at the Indiana Statehouse.
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Each year, the intern class works closely together, forming bonds that last into their professional careers. After successfully completing the internship, interns from the Class of 2006 (shown above, with Governor Daniels) have gone on to work for various associations, the Indiana Republican Party and the House and Senate staffs.
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Many interns find that the experience gained while working with the Indiana General Assembly has helped them establish and advance their careers.
As an intern, you will receive a working knowledge of the legislature that simply can't be duplicated in the classroom.
"Interns play a vital role in the functioning of the House of Representatives. Our program offers interns direct and practical knowledge of how our state government works," said Brian Bosma, Republican Leader of the Indiana House of Representatives.
Because we demand more work and responsibility from our interns than similar programs, House Republican interns walk away from the Statehouse better prepared to deal with the challenges ahead. A majority of the House Republican staff is comprised of former legislative interns.
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The following are examples of how a few of our former interns were able to accelerate their career paths after working as House Republican interns: |
«Paul Mannweiler
Former Speaker of the House
Indiana General Assembly
«Elisha Modisett
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs
Department of Agriculture
«Brian Bergsma, Lobbyist
Indiana Michigan Power
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«Betsy Burdick
Deputy Chief of Staff
Office of the Governor
«Lesley Stedman Weidenbener
Political Reporter
Louisville Courier-Journal
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There are four divisions on the House Republican staff: Member Services, Communications, Technology and Policy. As an intern, you would assist a Legislative Assistant in the Member Services Division, a Communications Specialist in the Communications Division, the IT staff in the Technology Division or the Policy director in the Policy Division. Interns have many responsibilities, including the following:
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Who's Eligible?
College Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors,
Graduates and Graduate Students
What's Required?
Interest in the legislative and political process
and excellent writing and communication skills
When?
The 2009 legislative session starts in
January 2009 and ends in April 2009; regular
working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday
Where?
Downtown Indianapolis at the Statehouse
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Online Application
If you have additional questions,
please contact:
Eric Shields, Internship Coordinator
1-800-382-9841 or (317)232-0664
eshields@iga.in.gov
200 W. Washington Street
Room 401-3
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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