RIPPAC Summer 2019 Internship Provider Form

Name of Company/Assoc./Org.   Office of Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake

Internship Coordinator: Medinah Muhammad - Chief of Staff

Coordinator’s Phone: 973-395-1166

Coordinator’s Email: mmuhammad@njleg.org

Location of Internship: East Orange, New Jersey

Number of Summer 2019 interns accepted:   5-9

Dates/Length of Internship: May 1, 20119 - September 1, 2019 (varies according to students' academic schedules)

Required Hours per week: 4-8 (varies upon students' needs and schedule)

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

What is the application process? To apply, students may submit a copy of their resume, cover letter, and list of references (minimum 2) to our Chief of Staff via email with the subject heading "2019 Summer Internship Application". All Applications will be equally considered.

Intern work areas:

                            ✔  Clerical      ✔  Research        Errands      ✔ Organizing

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

During the summer, the New Jersey Legislature is not in session. However, we utilize this time to prepare for the fall sessions, connect further with constituents via outreach programs, and more. We truly rely on the creativity of our summer interns to develop new outreach programs and ideas to connect with constituents. Futhermore, during this time, interns wil be responsible for managing constituent tracking, the most crucial part of our office. An ideal candidate will be hard working, driven, interested in social outreach and politics, and able work well both independently and in group settings. This position does require basic computer skills. (Microsoft word use, email, and date entry).

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?

During the summer, the New Jersey Legislature is not in session. However, we utilize this time to prepare for the fall sessions, connect further with constituents via outreach programs, and more. We truly rely on the creativity of our summer interns to develop new outreach programs and ideas to connect with constituents. Futhermore, during this time, interns wil be responsible for managing constituent tracking, the most crucial part of our office. An ideal candidate will be hard working, driven, interested in social outreach and politics, and able work well both independently and in group settings. This position does require basic computer skills. (Microsoft word use, email, and date entry.)