The Governor’s Office Internship Program is designed to provide insight to college students who want to learn more about the executive branch of state government. As an advocate for education and a former school teacher, Governor Ivey understands that learning should not be limited to a classroom and that hands-on experience is necessary for students to be adequately prepared for the next step in their career journey.
Staff liaisons will provide assignments and special projects to interns in their respective areas of interest giving them a realistic overview of routine activity within a government office. Although interns are not directly assigned to the governor, every effort is made to give interns the opportunity to observe the governor’s public activities.
The internship is a nine-week session, beginning June 2, 2026 and concluding July 31, 2026. Hours of the internship are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Requirements:
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Must have completed at least one semester before applying. Open to students in their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year at a college or university
- With your application, you must submit a resume, a cover letter and a writing sample. Writing samples can include any college essays, articles, or similar academic works that show off your writing capabilities.
Internship Responsibilities:
- Gain insight into your respective field of interest and learning more about the executive branch of state government
- Receive hands-on experience in the Office of the Governor of Alabama through staff-assigned special projects
- Visit state agencies in Montgomery and touring their facilities to learn about state government
- Experience the opportunity to witness a unique view of important sites, which in the past have included the State Capitol dome, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama facility and the Alabama Supreme Court
- Attend select public events in which Governor Kay Ivey will be present
Divisions:
Interns may be placed in any of the following offices based on their skill sets, academic area of focus and position availability:
- Appointments
- Communications
- Policy
- Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation
- Cabinet Agencies
This is not a paid internship; however, we highly encourage applicants to seek college credit through their educational institution. Our office will be happy to work to meet any respective guidelines and provide proper documentation or other information, which may be needed to meet college or university requirements.
The application period for Summer 2026 is open. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13, 2026, by close of business.