STATEHOUSE (Oct. 14, 2021) – Hendricks County legislators encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.
According to State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon), the House of Representatives offers paid spring internships to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns will work at the Statehouse in Indianapolis for the duration of the 2022 legislative session lasting January through mid-March.
"The deadline to apply for a House internship is quickly approaching," Steuerwald said. "It's always exciting when I get to work with interns from Hendricks County, welcome them to the Statehouse and watch their careers take off. I hope students from our community apply soon and are able to benefit from the opportunity."
According to State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton), spring-semester internships are available in several departments working with Indiana House Republicans. Positions are available in the Legislative Operations Department where interns work directly with constituents and help track legislative committee activity. The Communications Department is looking for interns to help write press releases, and work with social media campaigns, graphic design and audio/video production. The Policy Department is also in need of interns to help research, track and analyze legislation.
"Interns are paired with a staffer and group of lawmakers, and they will work on a variety of issues and projects throughout the legislative session," Thompson said. "From covering committee hearings and press conferences to researching bills and writing news releases, each day is a unique opportunity to gain new skills and learn more about potential laws and topics that are being debated."
State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) said House interns work full time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. They receive biweekly compensation of $750, free parking, career and professional development support, and enrollment access to an Indiana government class. Interns can also earn academic credit through their college or university and are eligible to apply for a $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
"This internship paves the way for young professionals to find jobs in their career field," Behning said. "We have interns who stay on as House staff, while others make meaningful connections with industry leaders that lead to other internships and full-time employment opportunities. No matter your major, a House Republican internship will be a launching point for your future."
For more information and to apply before the Oct. 31 deadline, visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.
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State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 91,
which includes portions of Hendricks and Marion counties.
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State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) represents House District 40,
which includes a portion of Hendricks County.
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State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) represents House District 28,
which includes portions of Hendricks and Boone counties.
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