STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2022) – Monroe County legislators invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.
State Rep. Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) said House interns will be paid $800 bi-weekly as they work at the Indiana Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis during the 2023 legislative session, which kicks off in January and concludes at the end of April. She said internships are available in several departments and are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates.
"One of my favorite parts of the legislative session is meeting and working with college students and graduates who intern at the Statehouse," Mayfield said. "They learn so much through the experience while providing an invaluable service to lawmakers and staff."
Mayfield encourages local Indiana University students to learn more by attending the Indiana University College of Arts + Sciences Fall Career & Internship Fair on Sept. 21 in Bloomington, or connecting online during the Indiana University O'Neill School Fall Virtual Career Fair on Sept. 29.
State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) said 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.
"Paid internships offering hands-on and rewarding work experiences can be hard to find," Ellington said. "This program gives students a solid foundation for their resumes, including many skills that they can use in any profession."
According to State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute), 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.
"Interning with Indiana House Republicans is a great opportunity for students and new graduates to apply what they've learned in the classroom to a professional setting," Heaton said. "I encourage local Hoosiers to apply for this rewarding experience."
"Many former House interns used the opportunity to land full-time jobs with the legislature, while some joined the private sector in a number of different fields," said State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford). "Regardless of where they go, House internships can be an effective launching pad for so many career options."
May said to learn more and apply online before the Oct. 31 deadline, visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.
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State Rep. Jeff Ellington (R-Bloomfield) represents House District 62, which includes
portions of Greene, Monroe, Martin and Daviess counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) represents House District 65, which includes all of
Brown County, most of Lawrence County and parts of Monroe, Jackson and Johnson counties.
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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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