RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.:  Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders 

Internship Coordinator: Tara Chatterjee

Coordinator’s Phone: 

Coordinator’s Email: tchatterjee@co.bergen.nj.us

Location of Internship: BErgen COunty, NJ

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   5

Dates/Length of Internship: Flexible

Required Hours per week: Flexible

Salary or stipend?          Yes        ✔ No        If yes, how much? 

What is the application process? Applicants must initially submit a resume and cover letter. After which, they must be interviewed and be able to pass a drug test.

Intern work areas:

                                ✔ Clerical           ✔ Research      ✔ Errands        ✔ Organizing

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

Interns can be expected to help with ongoing governmental projects, staffing at events, attending meetings, scheduling, drafting correspondence, research, social media management and marching at parades.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

             ✔  Strategy sessions?         ✔  Legislative sessions?          ✔ Committee Hearings?

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?          ✔ Yes       No

If yes, please explain.

Yes. At least every other Wednesday there is a legislative meeting in the evening. Many events and opportunities to meet members of the community are in the evening and weekends. Additionally, interns must be available for parades on Memorial Day and Independence Day. 

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?

Prior governmental experience is by no means required. Ask questions, be yourself, and come in open minded.