Soliday: Gain experience by interning with the House of Representatives

Posted by: Emily Gaylord  | Wednesday, September 28, 2016

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 28, 2016) — State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) 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.

“With today’s competitive job market, it is almost necessary to gain work experience through an internship, and this program is a great way to help resumes stand out to employers,” Soliday said. “Internships with the House of Representatives provide a gateway to full-time employment with opportunities to network and build upon skills learned in the classroom.”

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.

Soliday 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. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso) represents House District 4, which includes portions of Porter County.

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