Post date: Nov 17, 2017 12:42:31 AM

For full details, visit: https://mcspolicycenter.umaine.edu/for-students/maine-government-summer-internship-program/

Maine Government Summer Internship Program

The internship program, established by the legislature in 1967, provides students an opportunity to participate in and contribute to Maine state, local and county government. Intern positions are full-time, paid work experience and interns are considered temporary unclassified state or municipal employees. The program is administered by the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (MCSPC) at the University of Maine. The program is a collaborative process involving the Office of the Governor, the Maine Bureau of Human Resources, numerous Maine state government agencies, local governments and the state and municipal employees who serve as intern supervisors.

To learn more about the positions, projects and students placed in previous years, take a look at the 2016 Internship Report and 2015 Internship Report.

Selection Criteria

The Internship Selection Committee reviews applications and makes final selections by identifying those students who best match the requirements for each position. Consideration is given to education, skills and interests of the applicant, and previous work experience in relation to requirements of the internship positions available.

Placement Location

Most state interns will be placed with agencies in the Augusta area. A select number of municipal internships are likely to be available and may include Saco, Union, Sanford, Vassalboro, Portland, and Bangor. Students interested in placements outside of Augusta should mention this in the cover letter.

Compensation

All interns will receive $10.00 per hour, funded by the state or local agency (certain withholdings and contributions will apply).

Educational Component and Awards Ceremony

The program includes an educational component which requires that interns attend a one-day seminar in Augusta. The program concludes with a reception and awarding of certificates by the governor or a designee.

Dates for the 2017 Program

The 2017 Maine Government Summer Internship Program will run for a total of 12 weeks between Tuesday, May 30, and Friday, August 18.

For More Information

Peggy McKee, Internship Program Administrator

Phone: 207.581.1644

e-mail: margaret.mckee@maine.edu