RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.   Office of Senator Robert Menendez

Internship Coordinator: Christopher Flores

Coordinator’s Phone: 609-402-7470

Coordinator’s Email: chris_flores@menendez.senate.gov

Location of Internship: Newark, NJ

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   5-7

Dates/Length of Internship: May-July, July-August

Required Hours per week: 45

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

What is the application process? Must apply online at menendez.senate.gov. Application deadline is April 16, 2019. Must have three references.

Intern work areas:

                          ✔   Clerical      ✔  Research      ✔ Errands      ✔ Organizing

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

 Work will include assisting with constituent services, planning outreach events and press conferences, and researching policy and legislative background. A press internship position is also available where interns will help with press clips early in the morning, drafting press releases, planning press conferences, and drafting social media posts.

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.

 There are times where events take place on weekends and we will certainly invite interns to participate. Participation is encouraged and appreciated but not mandatory.

Do you have any suggestions for the applicant?