Information Session: Spring 2026 Political Science Internship Opportunities

Departmental Event

Start Date: Nov 17, 2025 - 12:00pm
End Date: Nov 17, 2025 - 01:00pm

Location: SSCO 2069

Please join Prof. Jessica Feezell and Dionna Arellano from the Albuquerque Mayor's Office to discuss the Political Science Department's internship opportunities Monday 11/17 at 12:00 pm.

The department is currently accepting applications for two internship opportunities this Spring:

New Mexico State Legislative Internship (Spring only)

  • Selected students spend a week in Santa Fe, NM and participate in part of the NM legislative session alongside state lawmakers for one week (40 hours).
  • Participants earn a $500 stipend to offset costs, and one academic credit.
  • Applications are due December 5th.
  • More information can be found here.

The Mayor's Select Internship (Fall and Spring)

  • Selected students will work directly in the Mayor's Office and one other city department of their choosing.
  • Participants will work 10 hrs/ week over the 16-week semester for 3 academic credits.
  • Applications are due December 5th.
  • More information can be found here.