RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.:   Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC)

Internship Coordinator: Prof. Ben Dworkin

Coordinator’s Phone: 

Coordinator’s Email: dworkin@rowan.edu

Location of Internship: Glassboro, NJ

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   1

Dates/Length of Internship: 5/15/19 through 8/31/19

Required Hours per week: 14

Salary or stipend?          ✔ Yes         No        If yes, how much? $15 an hour

What is the application process?

Email resume and letter explaining you're interested in working for RIPPAC. You will then be scheduled for an interview. There may also be a short research assignment as part of the selection process

Intern work areas:

                              ✔ Clerical          ✔ Research       ✔ Errands         ✔ Organizing

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

This intern supports Dr. Dworkin’s research on New Jersey politics.  This will largely include general research, literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and drafting of talking points for media interviews and a forthcoming book on New Jersey politics.  This intern will also be requires to assist Dr. Dworkin with organizing and implementing academic programs and conferences produced on the RIPPAC banner

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?

The ideal candidate will have outstanding oral and written communication skills, strong research and organizational skills, including detail orientation, and preferable (though not required) experience in political campaign organizing and/or staffing an elected official.