Senate Intern

ExactHire; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 5,100 - 6,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend: $125/week

Job summary

The Minnesota Senate offers an in-person internship for individuals interested in the legislative process. Interns will gain understanding of the Legislature, its structure, functions, policies, and resource allocation.

Applications for the 2027 Session are due October 30, 2026. Interns receive a $125 per week stipend and must be 18+ with a high school diploma or GED. The internship starts in January and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Intern at least 8 hours per week (in-person only).
• Attend Intern Orientation.
• Attend Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Training.
• Attend a mid-Session check in with Senate Information.
• Complete a portfolio containing at least three documents completed during Session.

Responsibilities

• Bill tracking
• Researching bills
• Attend hearings
• Internal and external communications (i.e. constituent responses, newsletters)
• Additional tasks specific to your designated office
• Start in January.

Skills

Bill tracking

Researching bills

Attend hearings

Communications

Portfolio development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Minnesota Senate provides an opportunity for those interested in the legislative process to receive a firsthand look at life in a Senate office. Interns gain a detailed understanding of the Legislature, including its structure, functions, policies and procedures, and allocation of resources. Applications for the 2027 Session will be accepted through October 30, 2026. Due to the nature of the legislature, this internship is entirely in person. Applicants must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or GED.

Senate Intern responsibilities include:

• Bill tracking

• Researching bills

• Attend hearings

• Internal and external communications (i.e. constituent responses, newsletters)

• Additional tasks specific to your designated office

Senate Intern requirements are:

• Intern at least 8 hours per week (in-person only)

• Attend Intern Orientation

• Attend Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Training

• Attend a mid-Session check in with Senate Information

• Complete a portfolio containing at least three documents completed duringSession

All interns receive a communications and transportation stipend which is $125 per week. The Internship position will start in January.

Equal Opportunity Employer