STATEHOUSE (Aug. 29, 2023) – State Reps. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
According to Karickhoff, House interns will be paid $900 bi-weekly as they work in downtown Indianapolis during session, which starts in January and concludes mid-March.
"The House Republican Internship Program can provide a steppingstone for young professionals preparing for the workforce," Karickhoff said. "Many interns use the experience to jumpstart their careers and join our team as a full-time staff member at the Statehouse, or work with other government agencies or land jobs in the private sector."
VanNatter said House internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors.
"As a small-business owner, I know employers value and look for candidates with on-the-job experience," VanNatter said. "This internship sets applicants apart from their peers and can lead to full-time jobs."
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.
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.
Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due by Oct. 31.
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State Rep. Mike Karickhoff (R-Kokomo) represents House District 30,
which includes portions of Grant and Howard counties.
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State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes all of Carroll and Tipton counties, and
portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties.
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