Congressman Jim Banks District Internship - Spring 2022
Congressman Jim Banks has full-time and part-time internship opportunities in his Fort Wayne district office that are available to qualified college students or recent college graduates. Internships are available for Spring 2022. These paid internships are designed to give students an inside view of how a Congressional district office functions on a day-to-day basis. This is a great opportunity for students seeking a deeper understanding of the various branches of government and how they interact.
These positions will allow students to work with congressional staff to support daily office functions. Interns will interact with constituents, answer phones, and perform administrative work such as filing, emailing, researching federal regulations and legislation, and word processing. All work is performed in an office environment and requires interaction with staff members and the public.
A recent intern had this to say about her experience, “Working in the district allowed me to meet with constituents, learn about the legislative process, and have a hand in the day-to-day functions of a Congressional district office. I was able to work on projects that stretched my mind and made me think in ways I had not before, which can only serve me, and my fellow interns, well in the future. Unlike many other internships, I was not relegated to getting coffee and lunch for the staff. I worked on projects that had real impacts in my district, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this office to anyone looking to have a similar experience.”
Once interns have proven they can handle basic responsibilities, they are given substantial work projects. Recent interns provided meeting memos and legislative research for the Member and Legislative staff in the D.C. office. They also created media plans for events and programs.
While priority is given to residents of Indiana's Third District, all candidates that submit complete applications will be considered. Candidates must be highly motivated, self-starters, and detail-oriented, and candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline, and the desire to learn about the legislative branch.
Students interested in an internship should send a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to IN03.Internships@mail.house.gov. Please specify in the email that you are interested in applying for the district office.