WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as fall interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls.

Interns in Thune’s state offices will participate in constituent service and state outreach activities, while students in the Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legislative process, give Capitol building tours, and attend Senate votes and hearings. Both in-state and Washington, D.C., internships will allow students to work closely with constituents, sharpen their research and writing skills, and learn a multitude of valuable office skills.

“Students have a unique opportunity to experience democracy in action as interns in a Senate office,” said Thune. “Interns gain valuable knowledge about both state and national issues and an understanding of the inner workings of a Senate office. I encourage all college students to consider applying for this rewarding experience.”

Thune is chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and the Senate Committee on Finance. Thune also serves as chairman of the Senate Republican Conference.

College students who are interested in interning in Thune’s Washington, D.C., office should submit a resume and cover letter by July 1, 2016, to:

Senator John Thune

Attn: Adam Wek

511 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20510 

By email to: adam_wek@thune.senate.gov

Or by Fax to: 202-228-5429

College students who are interested in interning in Thune’s Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or Aberdeen offices should submit a resume and cover letter by July 1, 2016, to:

Senator John Thune

Attn: Robin Long

5015 South Bur Oak

Sioux Falls, S.D. 57108 

By email to: robin_long@thune.senate.gov

For more information, please call 202-224-2321.