Internship Opportunities

United States Senate & Congress

• Senator Dick Durbin (D - Illinois)
  Senator Durbin offers an internship program for students of all majors, undergraduate, graduate, and law students who are interested in experiencing the workings of a Senator's office.
• Congressman Darin LaHood (R. 18th)
  Congressman LaHood of the 18^th congressional district has been very generous in offering excellent internship opportunities for our students and welcomes applications.
• Congressman Eric Sorensen (D. 17th)
  Interns are sought to work in Rep. Eric Sorensen’s offices in Washington, D.C., and across the 17th District. As you know, internships are a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience and gain important work skills. Interns in the offices will assist with casework, research legislation and constituent correspondence, among other tasks. Our students have interned with Rep Sorensen and have benefited greatly.

Illinois General Assembly

• State Senator Dave Koehler (D. 46th)
  400 NE Jefferson Suite 200
  Peoria, IL 61603
  (309) 677-0120

  Intern responsibilities vary greatly and range from assisting with administrative and office duties to working with the press, legislative or constituent services staff. Specific tasks might include assisting with phones, researching an issue, drafting a letter, assisting with office operations (e.g., faxing, filing, copying, data entry or mailing), clipping newspapers or attending meeting or events. Interns are given specific areas of responsibility and as broad a range of experiences as possible; they are expected to assist with all office operations as needed.

  An intern’s contributions to the office are important. Punctuality, dependability and a willingness to work hard and assist where needed are all important attributes. Strong computer and writing skills are essential for intern positions.

  Internships are volunteer (unpaid) work experiences that provide valuable insights into our government and unique public service opportunities. The number of positions is limited, depending on the number of applicants and available space.

• Sally Owens (R) Electoral Campaign Coordinator for 46th District

The campaign is looking for an intern for the 2024 electoral cycle that will help to coordinate efforts in the Peoria area. The intern will work 30 hours a week and will earn $3,000 per month. Juniors and seniors preferred. Position ends after the election is complete (November 5th, 2024)

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Sean Matheson at matheson@fsmail.bradley.edu

• State Senator Win Stoller (R. 37th)
  5415 North University Suite 105
  Peoria, IL 61614
  (309) 693-4921
  
• State Representative Jehan Gordon-Booth (D. 92nd)
  300 East War Memorial Suite 303
  Peoria, IL 61614
  (309) 681-1992
  (309) 681-8572

State and Local Government Agencies

• Illinois Department of Correction
• Peoria County Election Commission
  This organization is always looking for college students to intern or serve as election judges. Apply Now.
• Peoria County Juvenile Court Services
  Peoria County Juvenile Probation has a long history of accepting Bradley student interns.
• Peoria Juvenile Detention Center
  The Peoria Juvenile Detention Center has long provided useful and meaningful internships for our students. Apply Now.
• Peoria Police Department
• The City of Peoria Police Department has a regular and formalized internship program. Apply Now.
• Tazewell County Probation and Court Services
  Tazewell County is a progressive county with regard to probation programming. It offers a regular internship program that has been of great benefit to our students.

Federal Government Agencies

• FBI Honors Internship Program
  While exploring the FBI’s exciting career options, students will work side-by-side with FBI employees at one of the bureau's offices across the country.
• Pathways Internship Program
  The Pathways Internship program provides year-round paid work in a variety of federal agencies for current degree-seeking undergraduate, and graduate students. Interns may work during the summer, fall, spring or year-round and are eligible for non-competitive conversion upon program completion.
• National Security Agency
  The NSA's "Intelligence Analysis Summer Program" and "Civil Liberties, Privacy and Transparency Summer Intern Program" provide excellent opportunities for undergraduates with interest in international relations to gain experience and improve their chances of pursuing an intelligence career after graduation.
• US Department of State Internship Program
  This paid student internship gives participants a coveted inside look at diplomacy in action, and the range of careers and responsibilities found in the Foreign Service and Civil Service. You’ll gain valuable work experience that you can apply to virtually every endeavor — whether you work in government or the private sector.
• US Foreign Service Internship Program
  You can experience diplomacy firsthand as a U.S. Foreign Service Intern and spend two consecutive summers in paid 10-week internships designed to expose undergraduate students to U.S. diplomacy and the work of the Department of State.