Rounds Announces Fall Internship Opportunities in Washington, South Dakota Offices

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) today announced internship opportunities in his Washington, D.C., Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls offices for the fall 2015 semester. The fall semester will run from mid-August to mid-December. 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 submit a resume, cover letter and preferred internship location to Connie Tveidt, intern coordinator, no later than May 1, 2015:

                             Senator Mike Rounds

                             Attn: Connie Tveidt

                             111 W. Capitol St., Suite 210

                             Pierre, SD 57501

                             Applications may also be emailed to connie_tveidt@rounds.senate.gov.

More information about the internship program can be found at www.rounds.senate.gov. Additional questions can be directed to Connie Tveidt at (605) 224-1450.