RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Office of Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson

Internship Coordinator    Ed Gitten

Coordinator’s Phone / Email  609-369-2001  egittens@njleg.org

Location of Main Office   144 W. State St., Trenton, NJ 08608

# of Summer Interns Accepted  TBD

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 6-10 weeks

Required Hours/Week  Flexible on this aspect

Is there some type of salary or stipend?   Unpaid, willing to sign off on college credit

If so, how much?

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

 Applications for Summer Session should be sent in with a soft deadline  of April 15th, applications submitted after (but before July 4) will also be considered. It is recommended to apply earlier in the cycle for priority decision.

Intern work areas:      Clerical           Research X        Errands           Organizing   

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

 As Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson is committed to addressing the needs of our community, our office is looking for someone innovative, action-oriented, and passionate about the community. During the internships interns can be expected to be challenged in the areas of professional development, creativity and writing skill. Interns will draft legislation relevant to their respective interests, as well as aid the office in monitoring policy.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

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

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

 No evenings are required, Interns may be asked to attend charity, community service, or other ceremonies alike. There are not required. 

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

 All members in the office must be fully vaccinated.

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

 Submit areas of policy interests, or general interest when applying. Also include a resume. Cover letter not necessary but highly recommended.