Third Legislative District Internships 2021

Third Legislative District Internships 2021

RIPPAC Internship Guide - Summer 2021

 

Name of Company / Association / Organization   Third Legislative District of Sweeney, Burzichelli, and Taliaferro

 

Internship Coordinator  Joshua Bakal      

Coordinator’s Phone / Email   856-251-9801 / sensweeney@njleg.org 

 

Location of Main Office  West Deptford  # of Summer 2021 Interns Accepted  5

 

Where will the internship be done?

 

In the main office   X       

Remotely (student works from home)         

Combo At-home & In-Office

 

Dates / Length of Summer Internship  flexible   Required Hours/Week  minimum 12-15 hours

 

Is there some type of salary or stipend?  yes  If so, how much?  varies

 

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

 

Students are asked to fill out an internship application, available at www.njlegdistrict3.com, and submit it with their resume and a writing sample.

 

Intern work areas:            Clerical X     Research  X    Errands  X     Organizing X

 

Please explain the work that will be required of the intern:  Job responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, answering phones, database entry, drafting formal correspondence, assisting with constituent casework, preparing congrats acknowledgements, and working on special projects.

 

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.  Early evening and weekend hours are available, depending on individual’s schedule.

 

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

 

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to proofread thoroughly for grammar and spelling prior to submitting assignments.