RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.:  Office of the Governor, Legislative Affairs  

Internship Coordinator: Ben Ghiano

Coordinator’s Phone: 609-292-2229

Coordinator’s Email: benjamin.ghiano@nj.gov

Location of Internship: Trenton, NJ

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   3-4

Dates/Length of Internship: May - Aug/Sept.

Required Hours per week: 4 full work days during June, 2-3 days during Juy/August

Salary or stipend?          Yes        ✔ No        If yes, how much? 

What is the application process?  

Students should go to https://www.nj.gov/governor/admin/internship.shtml and complete the online form which includes submission of a resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Top candidates will receive an interview request and afterwards will be notified of a decision within 3-4 weeks. Despite what the website says, there will not be a deadline for applications for a summer internship in the Legislative Affairs Department as we operate on a rolling basis. 

Intern work areas:

                               ✔   Clerical         ✔   Research      ✔  Errands        ✔ Organizing

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

 The intern will be tasked with creating research documents on legislation and relevant political background, clerical duties including legislative tracking, attending/listening to voting sessions and committee meetings and providing thorough written analysis, and coordinating daily news briefings. 

Will there be opportunities for the intern to observe:

              ✔ Strategy sessions?         ✔  Legislative sessions?          ✔  Committee Hearings?

Is the intern expected to work evenings and weekends?           Yes      ✔ No

If yes, please explain.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?

 If offered an interview the student should have a good answer as to why they would like to work in the Governor's Office and how this will help to advance their career. They should also be prepared to discuss policy interests and their relevant background experience. Should all positions in Legislative Affairs be filled, there are several other departments within the Governor's Office that are hiring summer interns. We will share applications with one another to find the best possible fit for an intern in our office.