Office of Governor Walz & Lt. Governor Flanagan: Tribal State Relations Intern
Position Title: Director, Tribal State Relations, Office of Governor Walz & Lt. Governor Flanagan
Position Description: The Tribal State Relations Team (TSR) manages the government-to-government relationship between the Governor and Lieutenant Governor and the 11 Sovereign Tribal Nations that share land with Minnesota. Tribally-impacted issues intersect with multiple state agencies so the TSR advise on issues related to Federal Indian Law, tribal governance, policy, best practices in consultation, and support the work of the agency tribal liaisons. The TSR team engages in outreach with the urban, non-reservation Native community. Interns will assist with the TSR newsletter, coordinate meetings with tribal leadership and urban communities, perform research on current issues impacting the Native/Indigenous communities within Minnesota, and other tasks based on interest. If local, the Interns will also have the opportunity to attend meetings and visits between the Governor’s office and the Tribes.
Application Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022
Summer Start Date: Monday, May 23, 2022
Our positions are unpaid and part-time, and interns must work a minimum of 12-15 hours a week. To be considered for an internship, applicants must be currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution, and have completed at least one semester of undergraduate education by the beginning of their internships.
To apply for an internship in the Governor's Office, please submit application materials by email to gov.internships@state.mn.us and patina.park@state.mn.us or
you may also submit materials by mail to:
Attn: Internship Coordinator 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55155
The following documents must also be included:
1. Application Form: The form must be saved to your computer, not opened in a browser, to enter and save text. Find the form here: https://mn.gov/governor/contact/internships.jsp
2. Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter which outlines your interest in interning for the Walz-Flanagan Administration.
3. Resume: A one-page resume that outlines your academic and work experience.
4. Writing Sample: A writing sample that is no longer than four pages.
Please note that mailed applications must be received by the deadline.
Questions or requests for reasonable accommodations for the internship application process can be directed to gov.internships@state.mn.us
Deadline: 4/15/2022
Eligibility: 1L, 2L, 3L
Location: St. Paul, MN