“My internship at the Governor’s Office made learning relative, active, and enjoyable. It is a highlight in my educational experience at the University of Utah.” -Steve Clayton, Governor Mike Leavitt’s Office, Fall 1999 & Spring 2000

The Hinckley Institute of Politics sends approximately 90 students every year to a wide variety of campaign, government, and non-profit organizations in the Salt Lake City area. Students must register for at least three hours of course credit to participate. Scholarships are typically not provided for internships in local offices. Internships are available for Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters.

Once you are placed in a local internship host office, you will work with the host office to arrange a work schedule. Most host offices are flexible with scheduling and understand that students are juggling a class and work schedule.  We recommend you arrange your schedule so that you are interning for four to six hours blocks several days per week.

Election Campaigns
Hinckley Interns play important roles in local election campaigns and offers a Minor in Campaign Management . Hinckley Interns have served as campaign managers, scheduling coordinators, and volunteer supervisors for races in Utah. Campaigns allow Hinckley Interns to gain experience and participate in the political process. The Hinckley Institute of Politics has placed interns with gubernatorial, legislative, congressional, county, and municipal election candidates.

Most campaigns are unpaid, however students working on select Democratic campaigns may get a scholarship through the Karen Shepherd Fund.

How to Apply
Visit the Internship Application webpage for information about how to apply for Hinckley internships.

Application Deadlines
Deadlines are subject to change based on internship availability. Please contact the Hinckley Institute for more information.

Fall 2008 Semester - July 31, 2008.
Summer 2008 Semester - Local Internships STILL available with various election campaigns contact Amy Code amy.code@hinckley.utah.edu.
(due dates may vary and are flexible with many local internships)

Credit and Work Hour Requirement

Government Offices
Many local government offices recruit Hinckley Interns to perform research, correspond with constituents, and help with many other activities. Please see the list and links below for more information.

Utah Congressional Delegation (Local Offices)

Congressman Rob Bishop http://www.house.gov/robbishop

Senator Robert F. Bennett http://www.bennett.senate.gov

Congressman Chris Cannon http://www.chriscannon.house.gov

Senator Orrin Hatch http://www.senate.gov/~hatch

Congressman Jim Matheson http://www.house.gov/matheson

Utah State, County, and Municipal Government Offices

Utah Governor's Office http://www.utah.gov/governor/

Utah Lt. Governor's Office http://www.utah.gov/ltgovernor/

Utah State Legislature http://www.le.state.ut.us/ (See state legislature's Page)

Utah Attorney General's Office http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/

Utah Department of Corrections http://www.corrections.utah.gov/

Third District Juvenile Court http://www.utcourts.gov/

Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst http://www.le.state.ut.us/lfa/index.htm

Utah District Court for the District of Utah http://www.utd.uscourts.gov/

Salt Lake County Community Services http://www.crd.slco.org/

Salt Lake County Mayor's Office http://www.mayor.slco.org/

Salt Lake County Council http://www.slco.org/co/

Salt Lake County District Attorney http://www.districtattorney.slco.org/

Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office http://www.ci.slc.ut.us/mayor/

Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce http://www.saltlakechamber.org/

Non-Profit Organizations
Salt Lake City is home to a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to local and national issues. Please search the list below for more information

Environment

Glen Canyon Institute http://www.glencanyon.org

Utah Rivers Council http://www.utahrivers.org/

Health Care

American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org

Miscellaneous

American Civil Liberties Union http://www.aclu.org

Common Cause (campaign finance) http://www.commoncause.org

Exoro http://www.exoro.com/

KUER Radio Station (NPR) http://www.kuer.org/

The Sutherland Institute http://www.sutherlandinstitute.org/

University of Utah Neighborood Partners http://www.partners.utah.edu/

Utah Foundation http://www.utahfoundation.org

Political Organizations

Democratic Party State Office http://www.utdemocrats.org/

Salt Lake County Democratic Party

Republican Party State Office http://utgop.org/

Salt Lake County Republican Party http://www.slcogop.org/contribute.cfm

KCPW Public Radio http:www.kcpw.org/

Libertarian Party of Utah http://www.lputah.org/

Social Issues

Bennion Center http://www.sa.utah.edu/bennion/newbennion

Crossroads Urban Center http://www.crossroads-u-c.org/

International Rescue Committee http://www.theirc.org

Coalition for People with Disabilities http://www.lcpdutah.org/

Ouelessbougou-Utah Alliance http://www.sistercommunity.org/

Planned Parenthood of Utah http://www.plannedparenthood.org/utah/

Utah Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers http://www.uacdl.org/

Utah Children http://www.utahchildren.net/

Utah Issues http://www.altrue.net/site/poverty/

Utahns Against Hunger http://www.uah.org/internship.asp

Utah Legal Services http://www.andjusticeforall.org/uls

Disability Law Center http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org/

March of Dimes http://www.marchofdimes.com/

Utah Cultural Alliance http://www.utahculturalalliance.org/

ElECTION CAMPAIGNS

Barack Obama for President (Utah Office)

For More Info
Please contact Amy Code at (801) 581-8501 for more details.