Housing
Transportation
School Credit
Compensation
Work Hours
Students are responsible for their own housing. However, Olympia has plentiful housing during session, and finding reasonable accommodations is usually not a problem. A list of available housing is provided shortly after selection is made and interns may also choose to be on a roommate list. Interns are encouraged to seek housing as soon as feasible after selection.
Paid parking is available near campus. Olympia also has a public transportation system and interns are eligible for a monthly bus pass. Carpools are often arranged among interns and other session staff.
- All Interns (except the video intern) must do the internship for undergraduate credit. the type and amount of credit and other academic requirements are determined by the school.
- For video interns, credit is an option since they may be recent graduates.
- Policy interns must be Junior or Senior status by beginning of the internship.
Interns receive monthly compensations (taxable) of $1250 per month to offset the expenses associated with the internship. Interns from schools outside Thurston county receive mileage for one round trip from their school. Session employees, including interns, do not receive benefits.
The legislative workweek is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasional weekend or evening work is possible. Legislative staff, including interns, work on official holidays and only in exceptional circumstances may take leave during session.