RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2022

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Hoboken Strategy Group

Internship Coordinator    Matt Anderson

Coordinator’s Phone / Email  732-615-7848

Location of Main Office    Remote

Number of Interns Accepted  1

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 6/1/22 - 8/30/22

Required Hours/Week  20 hours

Is there some type of salary or stipend?   Yes

If so, how much? $15 per hour for 20 Hours/Week for a total of 10 Weeks

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

 Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Casey Haddoz at casey@hobokenstrategy.com and Matt Anderson matt@hobokenstrategy.com by May 1st 2922

Intern work areas:      Clerical  X         Research   X      Errands          Organizing X  

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

 Interns would be required to assist with tasks relating to policy research, writing, and administrative work. We are looking for someone with strong writing skills, an interest in legislative affairs and policy and strong organizational skills. Assingments would include attending legislative sessions and hearings in the NJ State House, legislative bill research and review, advocacy and communications/media projects, adminstrative office projects and other duties as needed. Interns would also be afforded the opportunity to join the team at political networking events across the State.

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

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

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

 Yes. only to attend optional political networking events with team.

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

 None. At the time we are mostly working remotely with some meetings occurring in person.

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

 We are looking for someone with strong writing skills, an interest in legislative affairs and policy and strong organizational skills. Having a desire to work in governmental affairs and make a difference to residents in communities across NEw Jersey is a plus. Preferred applicants should be pursuinga degree in political science, economics, public health, government affairs, advocacy, or a degree that similarly aligns with issue areas.