RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2021

Name of Company / Association / Organization Monmouth County Clerk's Office

Internship Coordinator Jennifer Collins

Coordinator’s Phone / Email  732-431-7324 x8735 / jennifer.collins@co.monmouth.nj.us 

Location of Main Office  33 Mechanic St, Freehold, NJ 07728

# of Summer 2020 Interns Accepted 1

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 Flexible June through August

Required Hours/Week 15

Is there some type of salary or stipend?    No

If so, how much? N/A

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

 Please email your resume and cover letter to CountyClerk@co.monmouth.nj.us  Applications accepted on a rolling basis.  Applicants must be residents of Monmouth County.

Intern work areas:       Clerical     X        Research   X      Errands            Organizing  X  

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

 Assisting with social media, writing newsletters and publications, researching county consistituent issues

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

Internal strategy sessions? X      Legislative sessions?            Committee hearings? 

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

 No

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

 To submit a strong resume and cover letter expressing their interest in interning at the Monmouth County Clerk's Office.

Student Internship Program The student internship program is unpaid and available during the fall and spring semesters and summer term. The program is open to rising junior and senior high school students, as well as full-time undergraduate students who are from Monmouth County, pursuing degrees in Government, Political Science, Archival Science, Communications, History, Business, Graphic Design, or related fields. Applicants must submit a cover letter and their resume to CountyClerk@co.monmouth.nj.us. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Monmouth County Clerk’s Office Internship:
Responsibilities Include:
 Assisting the creation of social media content for the County Clerk’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Pages
 Updating the County Clerk’s newsletter and information booklets
 Staffing the County Clerk at events and meetings
 Researching and analyzing county and constituent issues
 Maintaining databases and contact lists

Qualifications Include:
 Excellent written and oral communication, and analytical and evaluative skills
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
 Familiarity with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr and YouTube
 Willingness to embrace a high-volume work environment with multiple projects and deadlines
 Highly organized and motivated, ability to pay serious attention to detail
 Access to reliable transportation
 Experience in graphic design is a big plus, but not required.