Lucas: Don't miss October deadline for paid House internships

Posted by: Abrahm Hurt  | Tuesday, October 12, 2021

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 12, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) encourages local college students and recent graduates to apply online for internships at the Indiana Statehouse before the Oct. 31 deadline.

According to Lucas, 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.

"Whether you're interested in communicating directly with constituents or the media, or you enjoy conducting in-depth research, there is something for everyone in our internship program," Lucas said. "Now is the time to apply online and start the process before the deadline passes."

Lucas said interns work full time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. Lucas said the Policy Department is also in need of interns to help research, track and analyze legislation.

Interns receive biweekly compensation of $750, free parking, career and professional development support, and enrollment access to an Indiana government class. They 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.

For more information and to apply before the Oct. 31 deadline, visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.

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State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) represents House District 69,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings and Jefferson counties.
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