Interning with the campaign is a great opportunity to help Rupert build a strong campaign for Hoosier voices while earning college and high school credits. Below are the current internship positions available for spring as well as information on how to apply:

Communications Team: Responsibilities include news media research, media “clipping”, speech prep and transcription, press release drafting and distribution, and directing interview requests. Communications or media experience is preferred but not required. Ideal position for students either interested or majoring in Journalism or Communications.

Outreach Team: Responsibilities include developing contact lists of community and advocacy groups, coordinating local events, communicating with and organizing volunteers, and attending campaign events. Ideal position for students either interested in politics or future candidates.

Policy Team: Responsibilities include policy research and analysis, coordinating meetings with outside groups, drafting “papers” on policy positions, and drafting short policy talking points. Policy or legislative experience is preferred but not required. Ideal position for students either interested or majoring in Political Science, Public Policy or pre-Law.

Social Media Team: Responsibilities include communicating to supporters through updating and the campaign blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed, and YouTube channel. Communications, Marketing or Social Media experience is preferred but not required. Ideal position for students either interested or majoring in Information Technology, Communications or Marketing.

Finance Team: Responsibilities include researching and managing donor lists, overseeing mailings, coordinating local events, staffing events. Fundraising or Event Planning experience is preferred but not required. Ideal position for students either interested or majoring in Public Finance or Business Administration.

Rupert For Governor internships are unpaid and available to students who may earn college or high school credit. Please email a resume and cover letter, specifying which Team interests you, class schedule and in-office availability, with the subject line “Spring Internship” to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by January 25th.