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Banks taking apps for FW office interns

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks is accepting applicants for the internship program in his Fort Wayne office.

Full-time and part-time unpaid internship opportunities are available. They are designed to give students an inside view of how a congressional district office functions on a day-to-day basis. College students or recent college graduates are preferred.

Students will work with congressional staff to support daily office functions. Interns will interact with constituents, answer phones and perform administrative work such as filing, emailing, researching federal regulations and legislation and word processing. All work is performed in an office environment and requires interaction with staff members and the public.

While priority is given to residents of Indiana’s Third District, all applicants will be considered. Candidates must be highly motivated, self-starters, detail-oriented and possess excellent communication skills. They also must demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, the ability to manage multiple tasks on a deadline and a strong desire to learn about the legislative branch.

Students interested in an internship should send a resume, writing sample and cover letter to Tinisha Weigelt, IN03.Internships @mail.house.gov.

Banks, a Republican from Columbia City, represents Indiana’s third congressional district, which includes Huntington County.