Interns Wanted - Positions Available

District Internship Opportunity • Fall 2026

Illinois State Representative Suzanne Ness is seeking community-oriented, responsible, and hard-working interns for her District Office located in East Dundee, IL. The District Interns should be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with a small team, be comfortable speaking over the phone and attending events, and be passionate about public service. Candidates with ties to District 66 are preferred, but not required.

Intern Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Answering Constituent Phone Calls
• Co-managing Office Inbox
• Assisting the District Director with Constituent Casework
• Attending Community Events on behalf of or alongside Representative Ness/Staff
• Planning in-district programming and events
• Data Entry and Tracking
• Writing Press Releases
• Assisting with social media and marketing
• Attending Briefings or Virtual Events
• Legislative Research

Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or vocational program or be a recent college graduate
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week

How to Apply

1. Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter to msuhi@repsnessil66.com by September 11th, 2026.
2. Complete the intern application by clicking the button below.

Application Deadline: September 11th, 2026
Start Date: September 18, 2026
Rate of Pay: $16 per hour

For questions, please contact our office directly at 224-484-8620 or email Mike Suhi at msuhi@repsnessil66.com

This office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Women, people of color, and other members of traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. All are welcome and encouraged to apply.