Senators seek summer interns

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Sen. Tim Johnson

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As students begin to plan for their summers, Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., is now accepting applications for summer internship positions in his Washington, D.C., Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Aberdeen offices.

The Washington internship program matches interns’ interests to South Dakota and federal issues and provides an opportunity to experience a wide-range of office duties.

Students may also apply to intern in the press shop for Johnson.

Internships in Johnson’s state offices will provide students with indepth knowledge of current issues affecting the state and the opportunity to work directly with South Dakotans.

To apply for a state office internship, call toll-free at 1-800-537-0025. To apply for a Washington, D.C., internship, interested students should submit a cover letter, resume, references and a writing sample to:

General Internship

Sen. Tim Johnson Attn: Intern Coordinator 136 Hart SOB Washington, D.C. 20510 By fax to: 202-228-7575 Press Internship Sen. Tim Johnson Attn: Kate Cichy, Press Intern Coordinator 136 Hart SOB Washington, D.C. 20510 By fax to: 202-228-7575

Sen. John Thune

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is currently college students to serve as interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls.

Interns in Thune’s state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, while students in the Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process, give Capitol tours and attend Senate votes and hearings.

Both in-state and Washington, D.C, internships will allow students to work closely with constituents, hone their research and writing skills, and learn a multitude of valuable office skills.

College students who are interested in interning in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office should submit a resume and cover letter, by April 19, to: Sen. John Thune Attn: Danielle Hanson 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C., 20510 By fax to: 202-228-5429 Or by email to: Danielle_Hanson@thune.senate. gov

College students who are interested in interning in Thune’s Sioux Falls, Rapid City or Aberdeen offices should submit a resume and cover letter by April 19 to: Sen. John Thune Attn: Robin Long 320 North Main Avenue, Suite B Sioux Falls, S.D., 57104 Or by email to: robin_long@thune.senate.gov For more information, please call 202-224-2321.

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