Lyness: Apply For Paid Internship At The Statehouse

Tuesday, September 29th, 2020 11:50am

By State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison), press release

The full-time internships take place Monday through Friday, lasting from January through April in 2021.

(Indianapolis, Ind.) - State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) encourages local college students and recent graduates looking to gain valuable work experience to apply online for a paid internship with the Indiana House of Representatives at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.

Before the start of each legislative session, House Republicans hire interns to help legislators and staff with the increased workload. Positions are open to sophomores, juniors and seniors, as well as recent college graduates, and law school and graduate students. 

"Interning with the House of Representatives is a great opportunity to work with state lawmakers, learn more about important issues in our communities and gain professional experience," Lyness said. "Interns often acquire a better sense of what they want to do in their careers while becoming more civically engaged."

According to Lyness, all majors are welcome to apply online for internships in a variety of areas, including legislative operations, communications and media relations, policy and fiscal policy. Previous political or government experience is not required. 

These full-time internships take place Monday through Friday, lasting from January through April in 2021. Interns receive biweekly compensation of $750, and can earn academic credit through their college or university. Interns are also eligible for a competitive $3,000 scholarship to use toward undergraduate and graduate expenses.  

Lyness said the legislature may make certain changes to the internship program due to the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, but any adjustments will be communicated to candidates and intern hires.

Students should apply before the Oct. 31 deadline online at IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship.

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