RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Office of Congressman Donald Norcross

Internship Coordinator    Salma Kamal

Coordinator’s Phone / Email   Salma.Kamal@mail.house.gov | (856) 427-7000

Location of Main Office    Cherry Hill, NJ and Camden, NJ

Number of Interns Accepted  

Where will the internship be done?

In the main office    X 

Remotely (student works from home)       

Combination of Remote & In-Office

Dates / Length of Summer Internship    16 hours/week at a minimum for approx. 12 – 13 weeks.  (200 hours over the course of the internship)

Is there some type of salary or stipend?   Yes

If so, how much?  Provided upon completion

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

Please submit a resume, cover letter and (2-3) professional reference contacts to Salma Kamal via email at Salma.Kamal@mail.house.gov.

Intern work areas:       Clerical  X         Research  X     Errands  X       Organizing  X

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

Daily tasks include, but are not limited to, answering phones, responding to constituent requests, compiling research on targeted issues, and assisting with staff-led projects. In addition, interns are encouraged to participate in events in the community along with staff. Interns will be trained in the responsibilities of all levels of government so that they may best aid constituents.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

Internal strategy sessions?       Legislative sessions?             Committee hearings? 

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

              Interns are encouraged to participate in events in the community along with staff.

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

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

           QUALIFICATIONS

Prospective applications should be highly motivated self-starters, eager to learn about the work of a United States Congressman and the mechanisms of the federal government. We are looking for individuals with an excellent work ethic, ability to work with constituents and most importantly, a willingness to learn.

MUST DEMONSTRATE:

-An ability to produce polished work

-An ability to maintain professionalism in a work environment

-An interest in the legislative process

-Strong communication skills

-Experience using Microsoft Office