STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2018) — A DeKalb High School graduate is gaining experience as an intern with State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) and his fellow members of the House of Representatives during the 2018 legislative session.
Jared Forrest, a resident of Auburn, is a son of Chris and Dana Forrest. He is a Bellarmine University graduate who earned a bachelor’s degree in political science.
As an intern in the House Majority Communications Office, Forrest helps write press releases, create legislative handouts and assists with media relations.
“Internships provide valuable experience for students from our community who participate and work with legislators at the Capitol,” Smaltz said. “Jared and his peers are assisting with the daily operations at the Statehouse and keep things moving forward. I encourage students in our area to take advantage of this opportunity to gain experience, valuable skills and an understanding of how our state government functions.”
Each year, the House of Representatives offers paid internship opportunities to college students, law-school students, graduate students and recent college graduates for the duration of each legislative session.
Visit www.IndianaHouseRepublicans.com/internship for more information about the House Republican internship program.
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State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) represents House District 52, which includes
all of DeKalb County and portions of Steuben and Allen counties.
A high-resolution photo of Smaltz can be downloaded by clicking here
GAINING EXPERIENCE: Auburn resident Jared Forrest (left) and State Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) (right) work on the House floor at the Statehouse. Forrest is interning with the House of Representatives throughout the 2018 legislative session.
