Business Compliance and Regulation Internship - Fall 2026

The Michigan Department of State (MDOS) is seeking qualified undergraduate and graduate interns. The MDOS is the oldest and most public facing department with a mission to administer driver and vehicle laws and policies, provide consumer protection, and to oversee elections. Licensing drivers, registering motor vehicles, regulating repair facilities and mechanics, and supervising the state election process are among MDOS’ primary duties.

MDOS operates under the leadership of the Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s 43rd secretary of state who was sworn in on January 1, 2019. Her focus for the Department of State is customer-service excellence, innovation, integrity and transparency, and ensuring that all citizens have equal access to the participation necessary to sustain our democracy. An independently elected official, the secretary of state and the Department of State work alongside the Governor’s and Attorney General’s office, other state departments and legislative leaders.

The Business Compliance and Regulation Division is seeking an intern for Fall 2026 and beyond. The ideal candidate will demonstrate interest in quality control of records, improving workflows and processes, administrative hearings, legal processes and paperwork, working independently and in teams.

The position will primarily focus on document review, assisting with compiling and constructing documents to ensure thoroughness, assistance with reviewing various regulatory and compliance cases for dealers, mechanics, repair facilities, driver testing businesses, and driver education businesses. Analyzing and reviewing data within the Customer and Automotive Records System, along with assisting in conferences, tracking data, quality control, document scanning, and other projects as assigned.

Through this internship, student interns will develop or further strengthen the following competencies:

• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Building Trust
• Communication
• Contributing to Team Success
• Planning and Organizing

Exact dates are flexible. Office hours are from 8:00 to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.