MAINE GOVERNMENT SUMMER INTERN PAGE:
How are selections made:
The internship selection committee reviews applications and makes 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. Internship offerings vary each year.
Placement Locations:
Most interns will be placed in the Augusta area. Students interested in placements outside of Augusta should mention this in their cover letter. There will be a select number of municipal internships throughout the state; locations include Houlton, Gray, Bethel, Union, Bridgton, Saco, Auburn, Winthrop, Wiscasset, Portland, Old Town, Bath and others.
Compensation:
The hiring range for the 2025 program will be a range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, funded by the state or local agency (withholding and contributions will apply). Interns are considered temporary unclassified state or municipal employees.
Professional Development Workshops and Celebration Ceremony
The program will host a variety of online workshops and one full day in-person workshop in July in Augusta. The summer concludes with a celebration reception at the Blaine House.
PROGRAM DATES:
The 2025 Maine Government Summer Internship Program will run full-time for a total of 12 weeks between Tuesday, May 27, and Friday, August 15. The application forms will be linked from our website beginning February 1st. We start reviewing applications on March 1.