Local lawmakers seek Statehouse interns for 2024 session

Students can apply to serve as an intern during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly through Oct. 31.

Lawmakers representing Bartholomew County are seeking interns to join them at the Statehouse during the 2024 legislative session.

According to State Rep. Ryan Lauer, R-Columbus, House interns will be paid $900 bi-weekly as they work in downtown Indianapolis during session, which starts in January and concludes mid-March.

State Rep. Jennifer Meltzer, R-Shelbyville, said House internships are open to college students and recent graduates of all majors.

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.

New Rep. Alex Zimmerman, R-North Vernon, noted he previously served as a legislative intern.

According to State Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, 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.

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