Current Internship Postings

The Political Science Department provides this information as a service to students who might be interested in building on their coursework and skills and does not endorse candidates, campaigns or organizations.

The internship seminar course is offered in the summer terms.

If you want to do an internship for academic credit, please follow the directions on our website and see Dr. Wang when you have finalized arrangements with the campaign or agency for which you would like to work. You must meet with Dr. Wang prior to starting your internship for your internship to count for academic credit.

We highly encourage students to consult with the University Advising and Career Development Center before applying for an internship. The staff at UACDC can help you strengthen your application by reviewing your resume, cover letter, and other application materials. Visit the UACDC website or call 734.487.0400 to set up an appointment.

To promote your organization's internship opportunities to our students and on our website, contact Rose Jindal at [email protected].

  • Date Posted: 8/15/25
  • Job Title: Fall Campaign Intern
  • Employer: Benson for Governor Campaign
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Please submit a resume [email protected] 
  • Interest Area: Grassroots organizing, public service, and community leadership
  • Stipend: Paid
  • Date Posted: 7/28/25
  • Job Title: Fall Intern
  • Employer: Congressman Walberg's Office
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Please submit a resume and two references to Dottie Grzebik at [email protected]
  • Interest Area: Congressional office operations
  • Date Posted: 6/24/25
  • Job Title: Fall Intern
  • Employer:  Senator Elissa Slotkin
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Please submit a resume and three references online by July 14
  • Interest Area: Public service, government operations
  • Stipend: Paid
  • Date Posted: 5/22/25
  • Job Title: Fall Intern
    Employer: Office of Congresswoman Haley Stevens (DC Office)
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to [email protected] by Thursday, June 12th at 5 pm EST. 
  • Interest Area: Congressional office
  • Stipend: Paid
  • Date Posted: 5/8/25
  • Job Title: Grant Writing Intern
  • Employer: The Work and Play Disability Community Center
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Contact Mona Kasham, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, [email protected]
  • Interest Area: Nonprofit management, policy
  • Date Posted: 4/30/25
  • Job Title:  Our Water Our Vote Activist Program Intern
  • Employer: Michigan League of Conservation Voters
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Apply online by May 9 for the summer
  • Interest Area: Advocacy, outreach, community organizing, environmental change
  • Stipend: $2750 for EMU students
  • Date Posted: 4/11/25
  • Job Title: Civic and Activism Remote Intern
  • Employer: TurnUp
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Rolling application
  • Interest Area: Youth civic education, empowerment, and activism
  • Date Posted: 3/19/25
  • Job Title: Policy Team Intern
  • Employer: We The People Michigan
  • Deadline/Application Instructions:Apply online by March 31
  • Interest Area: Policy process, nonprofit organizations, grassroots organizing, research
  • Stipend: $17/hour
  • Date Posted: 3/17/25
  • Job Title: Employment Case Management Intern
  • Employer: Freedom House Detroit
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Email [email protected]
  • Interest Area: Nonprofit work, case management, direct service, client engagement, event planning
  • Date Posted: 11/21/24
  • Job Title: Water Our Vote Activists
  • Employer:Michigan League of Conservation Voters
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Apply online by January 24 for winter, by May 9 for summer
  • Interest Area: Community organizing, political advocacy
  • Stipend: Limited $2,000 stipends available
  • Date Posted: 9/10/24
  • Job Title: Interns (various positions available)
  • Employer: Citizens’ Climate Lobby 
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Apply online by October 1
  • Interest Area: Outreach, engagement, communications
  • Stipend: The Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship has a stipend
  • Date Posted: 8/22/24
  • Job Title:Legislative Interns
  • Employer: Michigan House of Representatives
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Submit resume and cover letter to [email protected]
  • Interest Area: Constituent relations, communications, and monitoring legislation
  • Stipend: Some positions are volunteer; some are paid $15/hour
  • Date Posted: 8/12/24
  • Job Title: Ann Arbor-EMU Management Fellowship
  • Employer: City of Ann Arbor
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Apply online by August 18
  • Interest Area: Local government
  • Stipend: $1,000 stipend, which will be awarded to the student's EMU account
  • Date Posted: 8/12/24
  • Job Title: Fall Intern
  • Employer: Office of U.S. Congresswoman Haley Stevens
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Please send a resume, cover letter, and two references to the following email addresses by Sunday, July 14th for the fall term. 
    Washington, DC Office: [email protected]
    Farmington Hills Office: [email protected]
  • Interest Area: Congressional office work, constituent case work
  • Stipend: Stipend of $750 - $1,250/month (based on hours worked per week)
  • Date Posted: 7/1/24
  • Job Title: Fall Intern
  • Employer: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell - Ypsilanti Office
  • Deadline/Application Instructions:Apply online by July 14, 2024
  • Interest Area: Congressional office work, constituent case work
  • Stipend: Approximately $700/month
  • Date Posted: 4/29/24
  • Job Title: Political Interns (Summer and Fall)
  • Employer: Alexandria Taylor for Michigan Supreme Court
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Email Alexandria J. Taylor at [email protected]
    or call/text 313-378-2767.
  • Interest Area: Campaigns, events
  • Date Posted: 3/27/24
  • Job Title: Political Campaign Intern
  • Employer: John James for Congress
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Submit resume, including 3 references, to Hannah [email protected] with the desired job title in the memo line.
  • Interest Area: Campaigns, voter outreach
  • Date Posted: 3/25/24
  • Job Title: Seasonal Public Works Intern
  • Employer: City of Novi
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Apply online
  • Interest Area: Public works, local government
  • Stipend: $16/hr
  • Date Posted: 3/21/24
  • Job Title: Summer Intern
  • Employer: City of Southgate - Downtown Development Authority 
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Submit resume and cover letter to DDA Director Kaylee Mondrella at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with the first review of applications scheduled for April 8th. 
  • Interest Area: Economic Development, Urban Development, Community Engagement, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Networking
  • Date Posted: 3/4/24
  • Job Title: Management Intern (May 2024 - May 2025)
  • Employer: Village of Milford
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Submit cover letter, resume, and application. First review taking place on March 20, 2024.
  • Interest Area: Local government management
  • Stipend: $15/hour
  • Date Posted: 2/21/24
  • Job Title: Summer Intern (Livonia or Lansing offices)
  • Employer: Citizens Research Council of Michigan
  • Deadline/Application Instructions: Submit application and writing sample by March 15
  • Interest Area: Policy, research

 

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