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Democratic, Representative Veronica Paiz, Open until filled
Office

Representative Veronica Paiz

Caucus

Democratic

Description

This is a part-time position in the Lansing office of State Representative Veronica Paiz. 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.

Pay Range: $15 per hour with up to 30 hours per pay period. 

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

Apply Now
Republican, Representative John Roth, Open until filled
Office

Representative John Roth

Caucus

Republican

Description

The office of Representative John Roth 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 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.

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

Apply Now
Democratic, Representative Helena Scott, Open until filled
Office

Representative Helena Scott

Caucus

Democratic

Description

The office of 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. 

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.

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

Apply Now
Democrat, Representative Regina Weiss, Open until filled
Office

Representative Regina Weiss

Caucus

Democrat

Description

The office of Representative Regina Weiss 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 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.

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

Apply Now
Republican, Representative Ann Bollin, Open until filled
Office

Representative Ann Bollin

Caucus

Republican

Description

The office of 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. 

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.

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

Apply Now
Democrat, Representative Betsy Coffia, Open until filled
Office

Representative Betsy Coffia

Caucus

Democrat

Description

The office of Representative Betsy Coffia is currently looking to fill internship positions 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 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.

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

Apply Now
Republican, Republican Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus, Open until filled
Office

Republican Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus

Caucus

Republican

Description

The office of Republican Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus is currently looking to fill an internship position in his Capitol office.  Interns will have the opportunity to assist the Member and his staff in general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation.  

Constituent responsibilities may include addressing their concerns via email, over the phone, or in person; working with State departments on complex cases; crafting tributes in recognition of noteworthy or hardworking district residents; and more.

Legislative duties can include briefing the Representative on constituent feedback regarding current legislation; researching House and Senate bills; informing constituents of Legislators’ Lansing activity; and others.

Interns who begin during the summer will also have the unique privilege of networking with other Legislators and their staff throughout the state. Selected candidates will gain valuable hands-on legislative experience offered in the fast-paced environment of a leadership office. 

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. 

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

Apply Now
Republican, Republican Central Staff, Open until filled
Office

Republican Central Staff

Caucus

Republican

Description

This is a part-time position working with members of the Republican caucus in the state House of Representatives. The paid internship position allows for the intern to have the opportunity to work on the central staff, which provides assistance to all 54 members of the Republican caucus and includes teams working on constituent relations, communications, and policy development. The selected candidate will gain valuable and diverse experience with exposure to a wide array of legislative operations.

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 Mondays-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

Apply Now
Democratic, Representative Noah Arbit, Open until filled
Office

Representative Noah Arbit

Caucus

Democratic

Description

This is a part-time position in the Lansing office of State Representative Noah Arbit. 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.

Pay Range: $15-$20 per hour with up to 40 hours per pay period. 

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

Apply Now

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.