RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Asm. Robert Karabinchak

Internship Coordinator    Catriona Leary

Coordinator’s Phone / Email  cleary@njleg.org

Location of Main Office    3 Stephenville Pkwy,, Suite 2D, Edison, NJ 08820

# of Summer Interns Accepted  3

Where will the internship be done?

In the main office     

Remotely (student works from home)       

Combination of Remote & In-Office X

Dates / Length of Summer Internship May/June through August/September

Required Hours/Week  15

Is there some type of salary or stipend?  No 

If so, how much?

What is the application process?  (please include deadlines and other requirements.  Attach additional pages if needed) 

 Submit your resume and a writing sample (any length) to asmkarabinchak@njleg.org. If considered 1-2 additional interviews may take place.

Intern work areas:      Clerical           Research         Errands          Organizing   

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern: 

 Work will vary greatly day-by-day. Interns will research different legislatiuve affairs, ongoing news, details to support upcoming legislation, etc. Interns are tasked with different organization/clerical work which may be needed in the office.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

     Internal strategy sessions? X      Legislative sessions?           Committee hearings? X

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?  If so, please explain. 

 Not expected, but preferred on an as-needed basis. It would be great to have interns at various events e.g. parades to support the assemblyman.

What are your current COVID-19 workplace requirements?  (We recognize that these can change at any moment.)

 No masks needed if fully vaccinated.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicants? (Please use additional pages if necessary)

 Have a flexible schedule! Things can always change in the legislature, so a flexible schedule is key, including means of transportation to get to-and-from the office and possible other locations.