Deadline Approaching For Spring Internship Applications
WASHINGTON– U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced the deadline is approaching to apply for internships in his Washington, D.C., Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls offices for the spring 2016 semester. The spring semester will run from mid-January to mid-May. College credit is available.
Duties in the Washington, D.C., office may include tracking legislation, researching bills, attending committee hearings and briefings, leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, handling constituent phone calls, sorting mail and providing legislative support. Duties in the South Dakota offices include researching constituent inquiries and requests, participation in outreach activities, assisting staff on special projects, handling phone calls and constituent requests and sorting mail. In all offices, students will work closely with constituents and staff, polish their research and writing skills and gain an in-depth understanding of a Senate office.
Interested college students should complete the online internship application and submit a resume no later than October 15, 2015. Resumes should be submitted to Erin Budmayr, intern coordinator at [email protected]. Information about the internship program, along with the application, can be found online at www.rounds.senate.gov/internships.
Additional questions can be directed to Erin Budmayr at (605) 224-1450.
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