Policy and Constituent Services Intern

 State Representative Bob Morgan's Internship Program Overview

Policy and Constituent Services Intern

Overview:

Our internship program offers a unique and dynamic opportunity for individuals interested in government, policy, and constituent service. As an intern in our office, you will be an integral part of the team, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of legislative work and community engagement.

Pay:  $15/Hour

Hours per week: 10 - 25, depending on need and candidate availability

Primary Responsibilities:

Constituent Casework

• Respond to constituent emails promptly and effectively.
• Provide acknowledgments and thoughtful responses to constituent correspondence.
• Document each constituent interaction in our weekly communications and issues tracker.

Policy Briefs

• Research and compile information on three distinct topics. Once completed, you will be encouraged to share your findings with the team:
  • One based on a constituent email.
  • One related to an industry directly associated with Representative Morgan's committee responsibilities.
  • One of your personal choices, showcasing your interests and research skills.

Social Media Engagement

• Plan and execute a social media initiative, such as an intern "social media takeover" or sharing news in the district with constituents via Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn. Have fun, and be creative with it!
• Develop captions, graphics, and all other required media for the post.

Outreach Event Coordination

• Participate in constituent door-knocking to update the district on Representative Morgan’s accomplishments.
• Identify and engage with district organizations/groups for Representative Morgan to connect with.
• Plan and execute an outreach event, whether in-person or virtual, demonstrating your organizational and leadership skills.

Benefits for Interns

• Professional Development: Gain practical experience in legislative affairs, constituent services, and event coordination.
• Portfolio Building: Develop a comprehensive work profile with policy briefs, social media initiatives, and event coordination projects.
• Networking: Connect with a wide range of organizations and public officials in the district.

Expectations

• Demonstrate strong communication skills in constituent interactions.
• Showcase initiative in research and analysis for policy briefs.
• Uphold a professional and respectful online presence during social media engagements.
• Exhibit organizational and leadership abilities in coordinating outreach events.

Supervision and Approval

• Weekly check-ins with the office Outreach Director.
• Obtain pre-approval from the Outreach Director, Legislative Director, or Representative Morgan for all projects.