Internships
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Republican Caucus
Republican Caucus
Legislative Internship (Volunteer)
Office
Representative Luke Meerman
Caucus
Republican
Description
The office of State Representative Luke Meerman is currently looking to fill an internship position in their Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Legislative Internship (Paid, Fall 2025)
Office
Representative Parker Fairbairn
Caucus
Republican
Description
This is a part-time position in the Lansing office of State Representative Parker Fairbairn for Fall Semester, 2025. The paid internship position allows for the intern to have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff with general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. The selected candidate will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in a job entry program. Strong applicants will have a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the legislature is preferred but not required.
Paid intern work schedules are flexible but generally take place Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Legislative Internship (Volunteer)
Office
Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus
Caucus
Republican
Description
The office of Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus is currently looking to fill an internship position in their Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations pertaining to constituent relations and communications. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Democratic Caucus
Democratic Caucus
- Aids in research and implementation of various communications efforts, such as e-newsletters, mailers, op-eds.
- Assists with digital media, (i.e. social media content, drafting posts, creating graphics).
- Assists with constituent services (i.e. constituent letters and casework).
- Aids the office by tracking bills and drafting messaging related to the legislative session.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Legislative Internship (Volunteer)
Office
Representative Kristian Grant
Caucus
Democratic
Description
The office of Representative Kristian Grant is currently looking to fill an internship position. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff with general office operations, such as social media, constituent relations, scheduling, communications, and monitoring legislation. An integral role of the intern will be social media management, including content creation and social media scheduling. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on experience with the different functions of a state representative’s office.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in a job entry program. Strong applicants will have a positive attitude, telephone skills or customer service skills, writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Canva, Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Knowledge of the Legislature is desired but not required. Applicants should have a writing sample and references available upon request.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Legislative Internship (Volunteer)
Office
Representative Angela Witwer
Caucus
Democratic
Description
The office of State Representative Angela Witwer is currently looking to fill an internship position in their Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work at least 2 days a week. Travel to the district will be required.
Deadline
May 16, 2025
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Legislative Internship (Volunteer)
Office
Representative Alabas Farhat
Caucus
Democratic
Description
The office of State Representative Alabas Farhat is currently looking to fill an internship position in their Lansing office. Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in job entry program. Strong applicants will possess a positive attitude, previous office experience, knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is preferred but not required.
Intern work schedules are flexible, with a preference for work Tuesdays-Thursdays when the House is in session. Some travel to the district may be required.
Deadline
May 1, 2025
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Legislative Internship (Paid)
Office
Democratic Leader Ranjeev Puri
Caucus
Democratic
Description
This is a part-time position in the Lansing office of State Representative Ranjeev Puri. Intern will have the opportunity to assist the Member and their staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on office legislative experience in a fast-paced environment. Hours are negotiable, 15-20 hours/week preferred. If applicable, this internship can be used to fulfill credit requirements. Internship Start Date: Late May 2025.
Pay Range: $15 per hour, maximum 20 hours per week
Example of Duties:
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must be a college student, veteran, or participant in a job entry program. Strong applicants will have a positive attitude, previous office experience including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, telephone skills, and writing skills. Knowledge of the Legislature is desired but not required. Applicants should have a writing sample and references available upon request.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred applicants will have experience and/or interest in public relations, social media strategy, digital outreach, marketing, communications, and a genuine interest in the legislative process. Past experience with Canva or Photoshop, or other digital/graphic/design platforms is a major plus.
Paid intern work schedules are flexible. In-person work generally takes place Tuesday-Thursday when the House is in session. Option for hybrid schedule. Some travel to the district may be required.
Deadline
Open until filled
Contact Information: Please send resume and cover letter to:
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Non-Partisan
Non-Partisan
No open positions available at the moment.
All Michigan House of Representatives employees have a non-tenured, "at will" employment status. It is the policy of the House of Representatives to employ, by the Constitution and applicable federal or state statutes, qualified individuals without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability or any other categories or groups protected by law.
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