RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2024

Name of Company / Association / Organization   District 11 Legislative Office

Internship Coordinator   Lexi Santiago  

Coordinator’s Phone / Email   asantiagonjleg@gmail.com / 732-695-3371

Location of Main Office   802 West Park Ave Suite 302 Ocean NJ 

# of Summer 2024 Interns Accepted   2

Where will the internship be done?

X In the main office      Remotely (student works from home)      Combo At-home & In-Office

Dates / Length of Summer 2024 Internship  up to the intern

Required Hours/Week  180 total

Is there some type of salary or stipend?   No 

What is the application process?  The intern would submit a resume and cover letter. Then would be selected to interview for the internship.

Intern work areas:            Clerical X               Research X        Errands             Organizing X

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:  The intern will be assisting in constituent needs via email and phone calls, researching legislation, and attending community events.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

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

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?  If so, please explain.  If the intern would like they can participate in evening and weekend opportunities but not required.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicants?  If you would like to learn more about the legislative process in NJ and how a legislative office operates it is a great experience!