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Internships
Interns working with legislative staff will be expected to become familiar with the particular issues and committee activity in their assigned legislative issue areas, as well as the legislative process in general. To prepare interns for their legislative duties, upon their arrival in Washington, interns will attend a training session conducted by the Congressional Research Service. Internal office training will also include learning to utilize the Senate's intranet, federal agencies, and other resources in order to complete research and writing assignments. Excellent writing and research skills are a must. Interns working in the press office will be expected to prepare a daily news analysis and clip distribution for the senator and staff. Other duties may include drafting press releases, assisting in organization of press conferences, and maintaining communications department information. Interns will be expected to become familiar with Utah and national publications and trade publications in areas central to the senator's work. The Washington office is divided into four departments -- administrative, legislative, communications, and correspondence. Interns in Washington are encouraged to take advantage of all the opportunities the Senate offers. As time permits, they may observe both the Senate and House chambers in session, take advantage of the Library of Congress, and study the role of the legislative committees. How To Apply To be considered for an internship students should contact the following individuals at their respective universities (school websites links are provided):
Interested students from schools other than those listed should send a resume and cover letter to: Senator Robert F. Bennett Attn: State Director Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building 125 South State Street, Suite 4225 Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1188 |
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