STATEHOUSE (Sept. 3, 2021) – Whether studying economics, telecommunications or history, Daviess County legislators said local college students and recent graduates can gain valuable hands-on work experience by interning with Indiana House Republicans at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
"Interns are given important responsibilities and tasks to manage throughout the legislative session, which is our most busy time as a legislature as we conduct committee hearings and vote on new laws," said State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper). "It's no surprise that so many House interns find meaningful employment after graduation and quite a few earn full-time positions with our team."
According to State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomington), internship positions are open to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors. Students can apply for internships in a variety of departments related to their field of study, including legislative operations, communications and media relations, policy and fiscal policy.
"Interns at the Statehouse work with leaders from across Indiana and network with professionals from many different industries," Ellington said. "In these paid positions, students also develop new skills that will be put to good use as they launch their careers."
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) said interns will work at the Statehouse in Indianapolis for the duration of the 2022 legislative session, which kicks off in January and concludes mid-March. The paid, spring-semester positions are full time, Monday through Friday. Interns receive biweekly compensation of $750, free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and can earn academic credit through their college or university. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
"Our interns play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the legislative session," Borders said. "Every year, we're grateful for their contributions, and we work to provide them with a meaningful experience that prepares them for future success."
Borders said to visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship for more information and to apply before the Oct. 31 deadline.
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State Rep. Shane Lindauer (R- Jasper) represents House District 63,
which includes portions of Daviess, Dubois, Pike and Martin counties.
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State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomington) represents House District 62, which includes
portions of Greene, Monroe, Martin and Daviess counties.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45, which includes
all of Sullivan County and portions of Vigo, Greene, Knox and Daviess counties.
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