Undergraduate and Gradaute

This is an opportunity to take part in all aspects of running a successful legislative office. Constituent Services – providing assistance, responding to inquiries, and working with government agencies to resolve problems for constituents. Organizing – attending community events and canvassing residents and small businesses.

Communications –newsletter articles, press releases and tracking, opinion editorials, press conferences, designing posters and infographics, photography, video and social media. Event Planning – plan, coordinate, advertise, and run community events such as forums. Legislation –legislative research, attending legislative meetings and briefings, and developing legislative position memorandum.

In addition to the regular assignments outlined above, individual who commit more hours or do an exemplary job will have the option of proposing a special project. These projects range from organizing an event and graphic design of flyers and posters to policy proposals and drafting legislation to be introduced and that might become a law. See requirements and application details below.

Requirements: Interns are unpaid but encouraged to secure academic credit or independent funding from their schools. Interns are required to work a minimum number of hours per week based on season with preference as well as more challenging assignment and responsibilities given to those available who work additional hours or commit to multiple semesters. The minimum hours for fall and spring are 15 and for the winter and summer Breaks are 20.

Application: Please send applications with your cover letter and resume as a Word, ODF or PDF to internship@benkallos.com.