Government
Representative Shontel Brown (D-OH, 11th district) offers paid internships at her Cleveland and D.C. offices.
Representative Max Miller (R-OH, 7th district) offers internships and has offices in Medina, Parma, and D.C.
Representative Emilia Sykes (D-OH, 13th district) offers internships and has offices in Akron and D.C.
Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) offers internships at his local offices (Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati) as well as D.C. You may apply for a paid internship here, but the local Cleveland office is always happy to accommodate unpaid interns (email Dr. Mannies at wmannies@bw.edu for details, or reach out directly to their Cleveland office).
Senator John Husted (R - OH) offers internships at his D.C. and state offices (Cleveland, Columbus, Middletown, and Toledo). Apply here.
Running Start Congressional Fellowship is a program for women that combines a Congressional internship with virtual training and an all expense-paid, three-day workshop in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in being a leader in government, then you would benefit from this program!
Would you like to intern for a senator or representative in a different district, perhaps while you're home for the summer? Find your senators and representatives here.
The Cuyahoga County Public Policy Fellowship Program. "Fellows are placed within County departments for a period of eight weeks during the months of June and July. Department placements provide opportunities for students to build their professional profile through work on special projects, policy development, and research. In addition to department placements, scheduled enrichment activities provide fellows with an opportunity to make professional connections with senior staff and introduce fellows to the diverse work of County government." Find out more here.
Every department of the federal government offers internship and employment opportunities nationwide through the USA Jobs website and Pathways Program. Everything from the Department of Energy to the Secretary of State's office to the Parks Service. Search for summer opportunities, future careers, and more.
The Legislative Fellowship Program. Each year, the Ohio General Assembly sponsors up to 24 individuals for a full-time, 13-month, paid (with benefits) opportunity. Fellows work with the Ohio House of Representatives, the Ohio Senate, or the Ohio Government Telecommunications (OGT)/The Ohio Channel. Fellows must already have a Bachelor's degree before beginning the fellowship. Read more about this opportunity here.
The Ohio House of Representatives offers volunteer internships for students based in Columbus.
Ohio Export Internship Program. An excellent opportunity to work at the nexus of economic development, international business, and government. Find out more here.
If you're going back home to Pennsylvania for the summer, apply to the Municipal Intern Program to get real experience solving local issues.
Are you a woman interested in being a leader in politics? The non-partisan NEW Leadership program aims to increase the representation of women in American politics. The intensive, five-day summer institute prepares college women for the reality of political campaigns and asks them to run for office or work on campaigns and issues that align with their values. Students will participate in and attend a series of exciting events each day, including a day-long visit to the Ohio Supreme Court and Ohio Statehouse, an evening of networking with elected officials from across the state, and a week full of exciting workshops and panel discussions around citizenship, leadership, and fostering lasting relationships for their professional network. Find out more here.
PAID JOB: The City of Brunswick is hiring an Assistant Clerk of Council. They've had such good luck with a previous BW student in this position, they want more! Apply here.
