State of Kansas Internship Program

Internships are individualized by the office and the project needs. The position description will describe what the timeline will hold. Most state offices are on the traditional schedule of Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring and some will offer year-round opportunities. Depending upon the position, it may be full time or part time and does not exceed 999 hours per year.

We encourage paid opportunities; however, some may offer college credit for a class in exchange for the professional development opportunities. Each position description should identify the compensation plan.

As a temporary position, interns are eligible for the discounts through the STAR Program (State Thanks and Recognition)  We encourage you to consider a career in state government and most full-time positions are benefit eligible.

No. We have offices across the state that may offer internship opportunities. Please check back frequently.

Anything is possible in state government. The arrangement may be addressed in the position description or upon visiting with the state office you are considering.

Please refer to each internship opportunity for a minimum age requirement. We welcome high school students for some opportunities. More information on age requirements can be found at Kansas Department of Labor | Child Labor Laws.

Applications are submitted through the State of Kansas internship portal. We have linked the available opportunities here.

Please review the posting for the specific due date. We suggest Summer applications to be due in early March for a start date of late May or early June. Each internship opportunity is unique, please review the description carefully.

The point of contact for each opportunity is listed on the posting.

No. We welcome anyone who meets the intern position description to apply.

General Expectations

The standard dress code is business casual, unless otherwise specified by your department or for special events. Your attire should be neat, clean, and appropriate for a professional government environment.

Acceptable Attire Includes:

• Tops: Collared shirts, blouses, modest sweaters, and tops with sleeves

• Bottoms: Slacks, khakis, dress pants, professional skirts or dresses (knee-length or longer)

• Footwear: Flats, loafers, dress shoes; opt for closed-toe shoes unless they are dress sandals.

• Outerwear: Blazers or cardigans as needed—note that offices may be air-conditioned

Avoid the Following:

• Jeans, leggings (unless worn with a longer top or dress), shorts

• Flip-flops, athletic shoes, or overly casual sandals

• T-shirts with graphics or logos (unless agency-branded)

• Clothing that is tight, revealing, or otherwise inappropriate for a formal workplace

• Hats or headwear (unless for religious or medical reasons)

Additional Notes:

• Statehouse events or Legislative Days: Some roles may require formal business attire (suits, ties, dress slacks).

• Casual Fridays (if applicable): Some departments may allow more relaxed attire on Fridays—check with your supervisor first.