RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2021

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Office of Assemblyman Robert J. Karabinchak

Internship Coordinator Sophia Dolashewich   

Coordinator’s Phone / Email   sdolashewich@njleg.org      (or use: AsmKarabinchak@njleg.org) 

Location of Main Office   Edison, NJ  

# of Summer 2021 Interns Accepted 2 to 4

Where will the internship be done?

In the main office       

Remotely (student works from home)  X       

Combo At-home & In-Office

Dates / Length of Summer Internship May 10^th- August 27th

Required Hours/Week 

Is there some type of salary or stipend?  No

If so, how much?

What is the application process?  (Please include deadlines & other requirements.  Feel free to attach additional pages)

Start accepting applications April 1^st, until the end of April. Applications should include send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to AsmKarabinchak@njleg.org

Intern work areas:           Clerical        Research X       Errands        Organizing X 

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:  Policy research, handling constituent cases, bill tracking and bill memos.

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. No. We might have them tune into webinars or hearings on their off time if they are available.

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

Applicants who share the Assemblyman’s interests or live in or near the 18^th legislative district will receive additional consideration.