STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2020) – State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) encourages local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Before the start of each legislative session, House Republicans hire interns to help legislators and staff with the increased workload. Positions are open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as recent college graduates, and law school and graduate students.
"Students and recent graduates have a great opportunity to gain professional experience while working alongside legislators in a fast-paced environment," Aylesworth said. "This program has propelled many interns into full-time jobs and helped kick-start their careers."
According to Aylesworth, all majors are welcome to apply online for internships in a variety of areas, including legislative operations, communications and media relations, policy and fiscal policy. Previous political or government experience is not required.
These full-time internships take place Monday through Friday, lasting from January through April in 2021. Interns receive biweekly compensation of $750, and can earn academic credit through their college or university. Interns are also eligible for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
Aylesworth said the legislature may make certain changes to the internship program due to the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, but any adjustments will be communicated to candidates and intern hires.
Students should apply before the Oct. 31 deadline online at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship.
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State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) represents House District 11,
which includes portions of Lake and Porter counties.
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Photo caption: Erika Adams (left), a former intern, joins State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) (right) Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, in the House Chamber at the Indiana Statehouse during the 2020 session. Adams completed her internship in 2020 with the communications department, where she was responsible for writing press releases and e-newsletters for members of Indiana House Republican Caucus. 
