Congressman seeks student interns for Washington, district offices

Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Amherst, is seeking college and graduate students interested in serving as interns in his Washington, D.C., Rochester and Williamsville offices during the summer.

"I encourage students interested in the legislative process and in making a difference in their community to apply for an internship opportunity," he said. "I know students will find their internship experience interesting and valuable to their education."

Intern responsibilities consist of both administrative and legislative duties, including constituent relations, research, clerical tasks, managing mail and answering constituent calls. The willingness to undertake a variety of projects and the ability to work independently are also important qualities for intern applicants.

The deadline for summer 2007 intern applications is Friday, April 20. A limited number of interns will be accepted each semester. Internships are available for school credit if approved by the applicant's college or university. Internship applications from high school students wishing to work in the Congressman's district offices are accepted throughout the year.

For more information or an application, visit Reynolds' Web site, www.reynolds.house.gov, or call the Williamsville district office at 634-2324 or Capitol Hill office at 202-225-5265.

"This is a wonderful learning opportunity for college students from across my district," Reynolds said. "It's an honor and a pleasure to have these talented young students help my staff and me serve our fellow neighbors from Western New York."