Legislative Intern (Intern Pool) at Michigan House of Representatives

Wayne State University; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

The Intern Pool in the Lansing offices of Michigan State Representatives for the Fall Semester 2026 is a paid internship position that provides hands-on experience in office and legislative work. You will assist with general operations, constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation to support the Member and staff.

Paid intern work schedules are flexible but generally take place Tuesdays–Thursdays when the House is in session, with some travel to the district required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Member and staff with general office operations including constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation.
• Gain hands-on office and legislative experience in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Office experience

Telephone skills

Writing skills

Positive attitude

Previous office experience

Knowledge of the legislature

Education

College student

Job description

This is an application for the Intern Pool in the Lansing offices of Michigan State Representatives for the Fall Semester 2026. Your documents will be collected and added to the pool of the party of your choice. If a Member office is interested in an interview, they will reach out to schedule.

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.