STATEHOUSE (Oct. 23, 2023) – State Reps. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) and Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) encourage local college students and recent graduates to apply online for an internship at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.
The House of Representatives offers paid spring internships to college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors. Interns will receive $900 biweekly while working at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis during the 2024 legislative session, which begins in January and concludes mid-March.
Heine said interested Hoosiers should visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and complete the application before Oct. 31.
"In today's competitive workplace, having an internship on your resume will set you apart from other individuals applying for a role," Heine said. "Our program builds off the skills students are learning in the classroom and allows them to apply their knowledge in a fast-paced and professional environment."
Positions are available in legislative operations where interns work directly with constituents and help track committee activity. The communications department is looking for interns to help write press releases and email newsletters, and work with social media, graphic design and audio/video production. The policy department is also in need of interns to help research, track and analyze legislation.
"Hoosiers looking to jumpstart their careers should take advantage of this program," Smaltz said. "This is a great experience for college students and recent graduates looking to cultivate valuable skills that will be useful in any job."
Internships 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.
To learn more and apply online before the Oct. 31 deadline, visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.
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State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) represents House District 85,
which includes a portion of Allen County.
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State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) represents House District 52,
which includes all of DeKalb County, and portions of Noble and Steuben counties.
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