RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2021

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Assemblyman Sterley Stanley

Internship Coordinator Verinda Sood   

Coordinator’s Phone / Email  vsood@njleg.org 

Location of Main Office Edison, NJ 

# of Summer 2021 Interns Accepted 3-4

Where will the internship be done?

In the main office       

Remotely (student works from home)  XX       

Combo At-home & In-Office XX

Dates / Length of Summer Internship Flexible, at least 2-3 months   

Required Hours/Week 15-20

Is there some type of salary or stipend? N/A 

If so, how much? Happy to work with Rowan to offer credit

What is the application process?  (Please include deadlines & other requirements.  Feel free to attach additional pages)

Email Verinda Sood outlining your interest and include your resume.

Intern work areas:           Clerical        Research XX      Errands        Organizing XX

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

• Conducting policy research for potential and current bills
• Tracking Assembly bills and activity from the Governor’s office
• Developing social media graphics and content on a regular basis
• Communicating with individuals, organizations, and community groups
• Responding to and monitoring email correspondence with constituents regarding their questions and concerns
• Assist with general administrative tasks

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

Internal strategy sessions? XX     Legislative sessions?  XX   Committee hearings?  XX

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

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

We are looking for interns who are:

• Self-motivated and can handle tasks with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• All majors are welcome!

Interns will be working in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.