The application deadline for the 2012 legislative session has now passed. The next opportunity to apply will be in August, 2012.
The Indiana House of Representatives Republican Intern Program offers paid internships in our Member Services, Media, Technology and Policy Departments, and provides an opportunity to be an active participant in the legislative process in Indiana. Working closely with state representatives allows for the development of interpersonal communication skills, plus political and administrative skills. House Republican interns will be part of a governing body that produces laws and shapes public policy for Indiana's 6 million residents.
Watch our videos below to hear from State Representatives, former interns and current staffers about how the House Republican Intern Program can benefit you!
House Republican Media Internship
Media interns are paired with a full-time Press Secretary and assist with media relations for an assigned group of legislators. Some of the duties include:
Writing news releases, newspaper columns, letters to the editor and email newsletters
Preparing and distributing news feeds for radio stations
Arranging interviews between State Representatives and reporters
Planning and covering news conferences
Creating publications for the Representatives to distribute in their districts
Producing photos and videos for the Representatives
House Republican Member Services Internship
Member Services interns are paired with a full-time Legislative Assistant and work directly with an assigned group of State Representatives. Some of the duties include:
Tracking legislation throughout the legislative process
Researching and responding to specific legislative questions or problems posed by either a legislator or a constituent
Communicating directly with constituents and local officials on a wide variety of topics including pending legislation and assistance with state agencies
Assisting legislators with committee preparation and committee coverage
Working with lobbyists and state agencies on legislation and policy initiatives
House Republican Policy Internship
The House Republican Policy intern works directly with our Policy Director and Policy Analyst to research and provide information to the entire House Republican Caucus. Some of the duties include:
Tracking legislation as it moves through the legislative process
Analyzing and preparing summaries on current legislation
Researching legislation and policy initiatives in other states
House Republican Technology Internship
The House Republican Technology Intern works directly with our IT Director and PC Technician to provide a broad range of services to the House Republican Representatives and staff. Some of the duties include:
Providing computer desktop and notebook support
Consulting and troubleshooting diverse software, hardware and network problems
Providing individual training to legislators and staff as needed
Providing technical support and new ideas to maintain and improve the House Republican Web site and individual member’s Web pages
Working with the Communications staff to send our direct mail items
Providing assistance to our Member Services staff in determining survey results and generating data
House Republican Ways and Means Internship
The House Ways and Means Intern works directly with Senior Fiscal Analyst and Fiscal Analyst on any issues that effect the state's finances. Some of the duties include:
Tracking bills assigned to the Ways and Means Committee or any other bills with a fiscal impact
Providing staff support tot he Ways and Means Committee
Conducting research on fiscal policy issues
Participating in meetings where policy issues and discussed and debated
What You Need To Know – Here’s The Basics
Eligible participants include college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduates and graduate students
Internship begins in January 2012 and ends in March
Internship is full time, Monday through Friday 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m. at the Statehouse, located in downtown Indianapolis
Interns receive a biweekly stipend of $700
Most colleges and universities offer academic credit
Competitive $3,000 scholarship opportunity
Unlimited opportunities to build your professional network
How Successful Is The House Republican Internship Program?
Many House Republican interns have found that the experiences gained while working closely with State Representatives and legislative staff has helped them establish and advance their careers. The following are examples of how a number of our former interns were able to accelerate their career paths after working as a House Republican intern:
Paul Mannweiler – Former Speaker of the House of Representatives and current Principal with Bose Public Affairs Group, 1973 Intern
Betsy Burdick – Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Mitch Daniels, 1995 Intern
Brian Bergsma – Manager of State Government Affairs for Indiana Michigan Power, 1995 Member Services Intern
Lesley Stedman Weidenbener – Political Reporter for the Louisville Courier-Journal, 1990 Intern
Maren Patterson – Finance Director for the House Republican Campaign Committee, 2002 Member Services Intern
Eric Shields – Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, 2005 Member Services Intern
Valerie Kroeger – Deputy Communications Director for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 2006 Communications Intern
Michelle Marshel – Deputy Commissioner for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, 2000 Member Services Intern
Stephanie Sample – Press Secretary for Dr. Tony Bennett and the Indiana Department of Education
Gretchen White – Government Affairs Director for the Indiana Builders Association, 2005 Member Services Intern
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Brittany Campbell, Intern Director 1-800-382-9841 or (317)232-9815 bcampbel@iga.in.gov
200 W. Washington Street Room 401-8 Indianapolis, IN 46204
HOUSE REPUBLICAN INTERN PROGRAM
