2018 House Republican Intern Application

Questions marked with an * are required

First Name *

Middle Name *

Last Name *

Current Mailing Address *

City *

State *

Zip *

Permanent Mailing Address (if different from current mailing address):

City, State, Zip

Contact Phone # (with Area Code) *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

College/University (current or most recent) *

Cumulative GPA *

Academic Major(s) *

Academic Minor(s)

Academic standing (based on university credits) *

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduate Student (bachelor's obtained)

Graduated with bachelor's degree

Graduated with associate's degree

Political Affiliation *

Republican

Democrat

Independent

Internships:

Please rank the internship(s) of your preference according to your interest.

Legislative

Work directly with an assigned group of state representatives.
Research and respond to legislative questions.
Track bills through the legislative process.
Aid in committee coverage and preparing reports.
Communicate directly with constituents via mail, phone, and email.

Communications

Work directly with an assigned press secretary and group of state representatives.
Write news releases, guest columns and e-newsletters.
Monitor news coverage and track social media.
Help setup press conferences and media availabilities.
Take photos during events and coordinate media interviews.
Opportunities available to focus on social media, graphic design and audio/video production.

Fiscal Policy

Create and maintain Ways & Means Committee bill tracking database.
Prepare summaries of Ways & Means Committee action.
Monitor tax- and finance-related bills assigned to committees other than the Ways & Means Committee.
Assist the Ways & Means Fiscal Staff with the interpretation and analysis of committee and second reading floor amendments.

Policy

Research, track and analyze amendments and bills.
Prepare committee reports for legislators.
Search for existing language in the Indiana Code.
Assist staff and legislators with legislative and fiscal inquiries.
Public speaking.

Experience or Extracurricular:

Please list any work experience, volunteer work, college activities or memberships:

Skills

Please list any specialized skills you have:

Awards or Honors

Please list any awards or honors:

Writing Sample

Please submit a short essay (250 words or less) describing why you would like to participate in the House Internship Program: *

How did you hear about this internship?

Will you be seeking housing in the Indianapolis area for the duration of the internship?

Yes

Undecided

Have you applied for any other internships for the Spring 2018 semester?

Yes

All state employees, including House interns, are subject to a background check.

PLEASE NOTE: To complete your application for the House Republican Internship, please mail or e-mail the following: official college transcript, 2-3 letters of reference (at least 1 professional and 1 personal), and your resume to:

Tyler Murrell
Legislative Intern Director
Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus
200 W. Washington St., Room 401-1, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.234.9380
Email: Tyler.Murrell@iga.in.gov

AND

Zach Weismiller
Communications Intern Director
Indiana House of Representatives Republican Caucus
200 W. Washington St., Room 401-2, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317.234.9024
Email: Zach.Weismiller@iga.in.gov

By checking this box, I verify that the statements and representations above are true and accurate. I also understand that additional documents must be submitted in order to complete my application.

2018 House Republican Intern Application

2018 House Republican Intern Application

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