The Lansing office of State Representative Hugh Crawford is seeking to fill internship openings for the 2009 spring, summer and fall semesters.  Intern duties will include, but are not limited to handling constituent cases, answering phones, legislative research, letter and tribute writing, general office management and miscellaneous tasks.  Students will gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.  Hours are negotiable, but 10-24 hours per week is preferred.

This is an unpaid position, but college credit is possible. (See your school’s Internship Coordinator.)

A successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work efficiently and independently.  Basic computer skills are required, including a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

Michigan House of Representatives
Representative Hugh Crawford
ATTN:  Cale Sauter
P.O. Box 30014
Lansing, MI  48909-7514
(517) 373-1934

Or via email to:
csauter@house.mi.gov

The Michigan House of Representatives accepts resumes for employment only for current position vacancies. Information regarding current position vacancies at the Michigan House of Representatives can also be accessed online at www.house.mi.gov. The position is a non-civil service appointment to state government. All employees of the Michigan House of Representatives are considered "at will".

The Michigan House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michigan law prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, arrest record or handicap. If an accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact the House Human Resources Office at (517) 373-3069. Beginning June 25, 1990, a handicapper needing accommodations for employment must notify the employer in writing, within 182 days after the need is known. Persons denied equal opportunity based on these conditions may file a complaint with the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.