No matter their major, college students and recent graduates could benefit greatly by interning with Indiana House Republicans during the 2024 legislative session, which starts in January and concludes mid-March.
Interning at the Statehouse in Indianapolis is a great way for students to learn and improve skills that will help them in any future career, develop a professional network that could lead to job opportunities and bolster resumes to make them stand out from other candidates. Many of our former interns used this opportunity as a stepping stone to work with the Indiana General Assembly, run for office, or work in other areas of state government or the private sector.
House interns are paid $900 biweekly as they work full time, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the legislative session. In addition to earning a paycheck, other benefits include free parking, career and professional development assistance, enrollment access to an Indiana government class, and opportunities to earn academic credits through a student’s college or university. Interns are also eligible to apply for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.
Our interns assist legislators and staff in a variety of ways, from helping constituents and researching policy to providing session updates through various communications channels. No matter your major, you can use what you’ve learned and get experience working in a fast-paced and professional environment.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 31 and interviews are currently taking place. With limited spots available, I encourage interested college students and recent grads to apply soon. Applications are online at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship. To learn more about the experience from the perspective of former interns, visit the Indiana House Republican Facebook page. I hope to welcome young Hoosiers from Johnson County to the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.
Craig Haggard, R-Mooresville, represents House District 57, which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties. Haggard is one of several Johnson County representatives who share in writing a column for the Daily Journal. Send comments to [email protected].
