STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2022) – Northeast Indiana legislators invite local college students and recent graduates of all majors to apply for a paid internship with Indiana House Republicans.
State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) 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. He said internships are available in several departments and are open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors, graduate students and recent graduates.
"Choosing the right internship can make all the difference, and this program checks off many boxes young professionals search for," Abbott said. "Aside from the benefit of being paid, House Republican internships offer amazing networking possibilities. From legislators to private employers, interns can build an impressive professional network."
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.
According to State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn), 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.
"Employers want to see experience on resumes, and interning at the Statehouse offers just that," Smaltz said. "Working side-by-side with some of the best and brightest young professionals in the state gives our interns a competitive advantage when job searching. It's an impressive internship to feature on a resume, and one employers take note of."
"This program offers a great place to develop the skills many employers want," said State Rep. Denny Zent (R-Angola). "When applying for jobs, having an internship can give you a leg up on the competition. It's just another way to stand out from other candidates."
Zent said to learn more and apply online before the Oct. 31 deadline, visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.
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State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 82, which includes
all of Noble County and portions of Allen, Elkhart, LaGrange and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) represents House District 52, which
includes all of DeKalb County, and portions of Steuben and Allen counties.
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State Rep. Denny Zent (R-Angola) represents House District 51,
which includes most of LaGrange and Steuben counties.
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