Rounds Introduces Spring Semester Interns in D.C. Office
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced three South Dakota college students as spring 2016 interns in his Washington, D.C., office.
- Jordan Hanson is from Watertown, SD, and is currently majoring in political science at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. She is active in her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, and student government.
- Josh Jorgensen is from Sioux Falls, SD, and is a senior at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. He is majoring in media and journalism and political science. Josh is involved in student media at USD as a talk show host, assistant sports editor and frequent columnist at the Volante, USD’s school newspaper.
- Angela Merkle is from Canton, SD, and recently graduated from Augustana University in Sioux Falls where she studied government and international affairs. While at Augustana, Angela was active in student government.
Intern duties 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. Interns work closely with constituents and staff, polish their research and writing skills and gain an in-depth understanding of a U.S. Senate office.
The spring internship program in Sen. Rounds’ office lasts through May. College students interested in summer and fall 2016 semester internship in the Washington, D.C. office or in one of Sen. Rounds’ state offices can visit www.rounds.senate.gov, call Erin Budmayr at (605) 224-1450, or email a resume and cover letter to erin_budmayr@rounds.senate.gov. College credit is available.
