Political: Candidates for this position should be interested in Indiana politics, have developed interpersonal skills, and be confident working independently. Political interns will be responsible for communicating with and organizing supporters and volunteers along with attending events on behalf of the Mike Pence for Indiana organization.

Finance: With a focus on fundraising, candidates for this position should possess strong organizational and time management skills, as well as an interest in political finance. Responsibilities will include researching and managing database entries, orchestrating mailings and, on occasion, staffing events.

Policy: Candidates for this position should have exceptional research and writing skills and an interest in policy. Policy or legislative experience is preferred but not required. Interns will be responsible for data collection and analysis, coordinating policy meetings, and drafting memos on specific policy topics.

Communications/Media: Candidates for this position should possess strong writing skills and have an interest in political communications. Prior communications or media experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities will include media research, speech transcription and drafting communications pieces on behalf of the Mike Pence for Indiana organization.

Mike Pence for Indiana internships are unpaid and available to students who may earn college credit. Please email a resume and cover letter, specifying which area is of interest to you, with the subject line “Summer 2012 Internship” to pencecampaignjobs@gmail.com by midnight March 18, 2012.

On Friday, we joined Hoosiers in Frankfort for the Clinton County Lincoln Day Dinner. It was great to spend time visiting with residents of Clinton County, as well as Frankfort Mayor Chris McBarnes and Clinton County Chairman Jim Moyer.

Bright and early Saturday morning, we stopped in Pence, Indiana. Pence is located in Warren County less than a mile from the Indiana-Illinois state line. What a way to kick off a busy day in the Heartland!

Following our stop in Pence, we were thrilled to attend the Tippecanoe County Republican Women’s Club Annual Meeting in Lafayette, Indiana. Thanks to Tippecanoe County Republican Women’s Club President Barb Knochel for allowing us to be a part of such a significant day. Congratulations to all those who were sworn in for the 2012-13 term.

Traveling northeast, we met with supporters Saturday afternoon at the Stone House Restaurant in Delphi, Indiana. It was great to hear all of your ideas for improving Indiana, and we appreciate your words of encouragement as we continue our travels around the state.

In the evening, we joined Hoosiers at the Miami County Lincoln Day Dinner. We are encouraged by all of your support and ideas, and we look forward to building an even better Indiana with your help.

We look forward to visiting with Hoosiers at Lincoln Day Dinners in the coming days and would like to thank all who offered support as we work to bring good jobs, great schools, safe streets and strong families to all Hoosiers!

Congressman Mike Pence, Republican U.S. representative for Indiana’s sixth district, spoke at Miami County’s Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday to rally local Republicans as part of his push for the governorship.

More than 280 tickets had been sold for the dinner in Miami County’s 4-H exhibition building. Addressing the room, Pence said he wants to be Indiana’s governor because he felt current Gov. Mitch Daniels had brought the state to the brink of economic greatness, and that the right leadership could help the state progress even further.

“The message I’m taking to the four corners of Indiana is that I think Indiana is on the verge of growth and opportunity,” Pence said.

Indiana went from near bankruptcy to being “the financial envy” of the country in the seven years of Daniel’s office. To build on that, Pence said he felt leaders need to fight to keep taxes low, look to make further cuts for small businesses and family farms, and make sure that recent legislative education reform efforts produce results.

He added that he felt whoever the next governor of Indiana is, the primary focus for the next five years must be on jobs. Though Pence described Indiana’s economy positively, the congressman said there are still more than 250,000 Hoosiers out of work, and many have only been able to find jobs with lower wages.

“Indiana can be the place that knocks the rust off the rust belt,” Pence said.

Pence also said he was for reducing the size of government – and along with that, he wants to see state governments act more on their own. Hoosiers need to act for the state because the “cure for the country” is not waiting in Washington D.C., he said.

The congressman earned degrees from Hanover College in 1981 and the Indiana University School of Law in 1986. He was elected to Congress in 2000. His background also includes time as president of the Indiana Policy Review Foundation and as host of the “Mike Pence Show,” a radio program.

Indiana State Sen. Randy Head, R-Logansport, said he felt Pence would be a good successor to Daniels, with a background serving on business and agricultural committee.

Describing this year’s legislative session as rough, Head urged Republicans to stay positive, and said Pence presented a good opportunity to keep things moving positively.

Head also commented that the dinner was one of the highest-attended Lincoln Day Dinners that he has seen.

Pence’s focus on topics such as jobs and education were highlights of his speech at the dinner, said Janet Corwin, Miami County Republican Women president. Corwin has heard the congressman speak before, but said this was the first time she had heard him speak for a run to become governor.

“It’s a huge turnout. We had seats for 300, and I believe we nearly filled them,” Corwin said. “(Pence) is just a wonderful speaker.”

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Last Thursday, we joined more than 150 Hoosiers in Crawfordsville at the Montgomery County Lincoln Day Dinner. We were truly humbled by your words of encouragement at this event and look forward to the comings months as we continue on the campaign trail. Check out photos from Crawfordsville on the Mike Pence Facebook page.

Before the dinner, Mike spent time with Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton at Allen’s Country Kitchen. It was great to visit with this strong leader, and, under his guidance, we envision great things for the city of Crawfordsville.

Friday evening, we were excited to join a huge crowd at the Lawrence Township Republican Club for their Lincoln Day Dinner in Indianapolis. Thank you for all those in attendance for your warm welcome at tonight’s fantastic event. View photos from the event here.

In Plymouth last night, we spent time at the Marshall County Lincoln Day Dinner. We enjoyed joining so many friends at the event and appreciate your support for good jobs, great schools, safe streets and strong families.

As we travel across the state, we’re encouraged by all who have volunteered their time to help. To get involved with the campaign, please visit www.mikepence.com/volunteer to ‘Join the Team’ and learn how you can get started helping to build an even better Indiana!