Vanderburgh County legislators: Paid Statehouse internship applications closing soon

Posted by: Graham Loughead  | Tuesday, October 15, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 15, 2024) – The Oct. 31 deadline to apply for an Indiana House Republican internship during the 2025 legislative session is fast approaching, according to State Reps. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) and Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville). 

McNamara, a former Statehouse intern, said this full-time, spring semester internship is Monday through Friday at the Statehouse in Indianapolis during the legislative session, which will start in January and conclude in April. House interns earn $900 biweekly and can gain academic credit through their college or university.

"A House internship is a tremendous opportunity for young Hoosiers to use the knowledge they learned in the classroom and apply it to a real-world setting. McNamara said. "As a former intern, I was able to put my skills to the test and build upon what I had already learned."

O'Brien said interested college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates of all majors should visit indianahouserepublicans.com/internship to complete the application before Oct. 31.

"No matter your college major, interning at the Statehouse can provide valuable experience and expand your network," O'Brien said. "Time is running out, so make sure to apply before the Oct. 31 deadline."

Indiana House internships include free parking, career and professional development assistance, and enrollment access to an Indiana government class. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses. The program offers opportunities for students to work in various departments related to their studies, including legislative operations, policy and communications.  

Applications are available online at indianahouserepublicans.com/internship and are due by Oct. 31.

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State Rep. Wendy McNamara (R-Evansville) represents House District 76, 
which includes all of Posey County and a portion of Vanderburgh County.
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State Rep. Tim O'Brien (R-Evansville) represents House District 78,
which includes portions of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties.
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