STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2020) – State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) encourages local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Before the start of each legislative session, House Republicans hire interns to help legislators and staff with the increased workload. Positions are open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as recent college graduates, and law school and graduate students.
"Regardless of their major, students interested in the legislative process should take advantage of this internship," Mayfield said. "Learning how public policy is formed while networking with professionals from across the state builds skills, knowledge and connections that are valuable to new job seekers."
According to Mayfield, all majors are welcome to apply online for internships in a variety of areas, including legislative operations, communications and media relations, policy and fiscal policy. Previous political or government experience is not required.
These full-time internships take place Monday through Friday, lasting from January through April in 2021. Interns receive biweekly compensation of $750, and can earn academic credit through their college or university. Interns are also eligible for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
Mayfield said the legislature may make certain changes to the internship program due to the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, but any adjustments will be communicated to candidates and intern hires.
Students should apply before the Oct. 31 deadline online at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship.
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State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) represents House District 60,
which includes portions of Morgan and Monroe counties.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Erica Szczechowski (left), a former intern and Martinsville native, joins State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) (right) Feb. 19, 2020, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Szczechowski completed her internship in 2020 with the legislative department, where she was responsible for communicating with constituents and tracking bills through the legislative process for members of the Indiana House Republican Caucus.
