The Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State is seeking interns with a passion for educating voters and encouraging participation in the democratic process. The Office of the Secretary of the State works to provide a wide range of services for the people and businesses of Connecticut and is committed to promoting the importance of civic education and civic engagement across the state.We are currently recruiting for internships beginning in Summer 2025.
Application deadline: Sunday, March 30, 2025. Click the links below to view each internship description and application requirements.
- Executive Intern
- Executive Intern – Youth Programs
- Legal Intern (open to law students)
- Outreach and Engagement Intern
- Outreach Events Intern
- Social Media Intern
- Spanish Language Communications & Translation Intern
Application Procedure:
Please download and complete the Internship Application. Then email the completed application, along with other required documents (see internship description(s) for specific requirements), to sots.internships@ct.gov. Applications will only be accepted during an active recruitment period.
Applicants may apply for more than one position. Please indicate which position(s) you would like to be considered for in your internship application and cover letter (you do not need to submit multiple cover letters). If you are unsure which position will best match your skill set and interests, please email us at sots.internships@ct.gov, and we will be happy to provide additional guidance.
Placement opportunities are available every term for undergraduate and graduate students who want experience in a professional government organization. These unpaid internships are conducted out of the Executive Offices in the State Office Building in Hartford. Students have the option to receive credit for the internship by consulting with their advisors and internship directors.
Interns are encouraged to take advantage of the many educational experiences occurring around the Capitol campus and in downtown Hartford. Typical opportunities include attending public hearings, committee meetings, legislative sessions, press conferences, and sessions of the Connecticut Supreme Court.
These are unpaid internship opportunities.
This position may qualify for eligible students who choose to use their Summer Experience Award (SEA).
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