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Representative Helena Scott
Democrat
The office of State Representative Helena Scott 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.
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.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Michigan House Democratic Caucus
Democratic
The Michigan House Democratic Caucus is offering a paid internship opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team as a Member Support/Services Intern. This position provides invaluable support to members of the Democratic Caucus in their legislative outreach efforts across Michigan. The Member Support/Services Intern will work closely with Member Support/Services Advisors to organize community events, engage constituents, and assist in various outreach initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Deputy Directors of Member Support and Member Services, the Member Support/Services Intern will:
● Assist in coordinating and supporting town halls, coffee hours, and other community events within Michigan districts.
● Learn how to conduct effective outreach including door-to-door constituent engagement across Michigan.
● Participate in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with Caucus members and their office staff through regular communication and resource sharing.
● Contribute to research projects, and develop constituent outreach plans.
● Learn how to operate databases and software tools widely used across the political field
● Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
This internship with the Michigan House Democratic Caucus offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legislative outreach, community engagement, and political advocacy. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in Michigan communities and supporting the goals of Democratic Caucus members, we encourage you to apply for this paid internship position.
Pay: $15/hr
We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:
● Professionalism, resourcefulness, and a strong commitment to time management and organizational skills.
● Work Collaboratively as a member of a team.
● Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
● Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), with a willingness to learn other software applications as needed.
● Independence, self-motivation, attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative in a collaborative team environment.
● Prior experience, interest, or coursework in community organizing or politics is preferred, but not required.
● Access to reliable transportation for travel within Michigan districts.
April 26, 2024
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Representative Donavan McKinney
Democrat
The office of State Representative Donavan McKinney 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.
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.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Representative Gina Johnsen
Republican
The office of State Representative Gina Johnsen 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.
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.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Representative Ann Bollin
Republican
The office of State Representative Ann Bollin 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.
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.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
Representative Ann Bollin
Repblican
This is a part-time position in the Lansing offices of State Representative Ann Bollin. 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. This internship is for Summer 2024.
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.
Open until filled
Michigan House of Representatives
Human Resources
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI 48909-7514
Or via email to: Internships@house.mi.gov
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.
The Michigan House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michigan law prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, disability and or any other categories or groups protected by law. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact the House Human Resources Office at (517) 373-3069. An individual needing accommodations must notify the employer in writing, within 182 days after the need is known. Persons denied equal opportunity based on these conditions may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
The Michigan House of Representatives only accepts resumes for current position vacancies.