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| An intern in Senator Bennett’s communications office delivers press releases to the Senate Press Gallery. | |
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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):
| University of Utah Hinckley Institute of Politics Attn: Courtney McBeth 260 S Central Campus Dr Room 253 OSH Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9151 Phone: (801) 581-8501 Fax: (801) 581-6277 |
Utah State University Institute of Political Economy Attn: Cindy Nielsen Old Main 341 Logan, Utah 84322-0725 Phone: (435) 797-1597 Fax: (435) 797-7105 |
Southern Utah University |
Weber State University Political Science and Philosophy Department Attn: Leah Murray 1203 University Circle Ogden, UT 84408 Phone: (801) 626-6694 Fax: (801) 626-7994 |
| Brigham Young University Washington Seminar Program Attn: Rachel Burazzani 976 Spencer W Kimball Tower (SWKT) Provo, UT 84602-5364 Phone: (801) 422-6029 |
Utah Valley State College Career and Student Employment Attn: Marsha Haynes 800 West University Parkway, AD-113 Orem, UT 84058 Phone: (801) 863-6004 Fax: (801) 863-8051 |
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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