By Braden Dunlap—
STATEHOUSE– Delaware County legislators invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.
State Rep. Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) said House interns will be paid $800 bi-weekly as they work at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis during the 2023 legislative session, which kicks off in January and concludes at the end of April. She said internships are available in several departments and are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates.
“An internship can make all the difference in today’s ultra-competitive job market,” Rowray said. “An internship at the Statehouse provides an opportunity for students to gain experience by applying their skills in a professional setting, which could give them an advantage over other candidates vying for the same position.”
Paid, spring-semester intern positions are full time, Monday through Friday, and include free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through the student’s college or university. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
According to State Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion), students can apply for internships in a variety of departments related to their field of study, including legislative operations, policy, and communications and media relations.
“A quality internship can be hard to find,” Vermilion said. “House Republicans offer students a behind-the-scenes look at how state government operates and how laws in our state are made. It’s a really unique and rewarding experience. Students and recent grads shouldn’t pass up this opportunity to get paid, earn college credit and strengthen their resumes.”
“The legislative process is often complicated, and seeing it firsthand is not something every Hoosier gets the opportunity to do,” said State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). “Interns get to become an integral part of that process by assisting lawmakers and staffers, all while gaining experience and getting paid.”
Prescott said to learn more and apply online before the Oct. 31 deadline, visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.
