We are currently offering 3 types of Placements! Remote / Hybrid / In Person. Students are connected with internship experiences throughout state government. This includes the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches as well as state departments of government, municipal agencies and community and non-profit organizations. Students ​​are placed in areas of interest where they work with their placement supervisor on a variety of projects and tasks that enable them to meet educational learning objectives.

In addition to our available placements, we are offering a fully remote project based internship where interns work within Intern Teams consisting of interns with similar majors and educational goals. Interns are expected to participate between 8-12 hours per week and to participate in all remote meetings- there are a minimum of 2 remote meetings weekly. Intern Teams work together virtually with their Team Supervisor / Mentor throughout the internship to complete a Policy or IT or Communication Project.

If you’re interested in a challenging, rewarding experience where you will grow, learn and also contribute in concrete and meaningful ways, the RI State Government Internship Program may be just what you’re looking for. Internships enhance your academic career and personal development. Internships provide you with valuable, first-hand experience which enables you to develop important, useful workplace skills.

The RI State Government Internship Program started as an idea in February 1967. Political scientists from several Rhode Island colleges brought forth the vision of a coordinated educational program involving colleges and agencies of state government. The Internship Program was launched shortly after the 1968 elections and was broadened to a statewide program through state legislation on April 15, 1969. ​​