STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2016) — State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and fellow Republican members of the Indiana House of Representatives are seeking interns for the upcoming 2017 legislative session, which runs from January through April.

“Gaining valuable work experience in today’s competitive job market sets applicants for a position apart from their peers,” Heaton said. “Internships with the House of Representatives provide opportunities to develop and build upon skills acquired in college as they apply them in the professional world.”

College sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduate students, law students and recent graduates are eligible to apply. Benefits include a bi-weekly compensation of $700 and opportunities to earn academic credits and a scholarship.

Heaton said these are full-time positions, Monday through Friday, with a typical work day starting at 8:30 a.m. 

Internships are available in various departments, including legislative, communications, technology, fiscal policy and policy.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 31. For more information and to submit applications, visit www.indianahouserepublicans.com/internship.

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State Rep. Bob Heaton represents House District 46, which includes portions of Clay, Monroe, Owen and Vigo counties.

A high-resolution photo of Heaton can be found here.