Internship Opportunities for 2008
Location: Lansing, MI
The Senate Democratic Caucus is the central support staff for all of Michigan’s Democratic State Senators. Interns will work with policy and communications staff to analyze legislation and create communications products to help further the message and agenda of Senate Democrats. Possible intern assignments include:
- Research background information for policy and communications staff;
- Assist with bill analyses;
- Write first drafts of press releases, newsletters, website text, and talking points;
- Monitor media coverage;
- Monitor Senate session;
- Attend committee meetings and press conferences;
- Assist with events; and
- Administrative work including filing and answering phones.
Experience can be tailored to strengths and interests of individual interns. This is an unpaid position, but course credit may be available.
Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in public policy, law, and communications.
Note: This is a job in a partisan office.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, two writing samples, and a resume to Lois English – Office Manager, at lenglish@senate.michigan.gov. Please call 517-373-7370 with questions. The internship will start in January of 2008. Work schedule is flexible, and carpooling may be available.
