Offered By:
Office of State Representative Mary Gonzalez
Job Location:
Austin
Salary:
Unpaid
Job Description:
The office of State Representative Mary González is accepting applications for a Communications Intern now through September 5th at 5:00 PM.
Fellowship Description:
The Communications Intern will assist with Rep. González' online presence and social networking capacity. As an intern, you will invest 15 hours per week in the office. The internship will run from September 15, 2014 - December 14, 2014 (possibility to extend internship through June 1, 2015)
Application Instructions:
Eligibility:
1. Full-time undergraduate student
2. Knowledge of Social Media & PR
3. Interest in social justice
4. Demonstrated professionalism including excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, strong organization skills, and accuracy and attention to detail.
Steps to apply:
1. Complete the following application materials*:
a. Cover letter
b. Current resume with three references.
2. Submit application packet as one PDF** file to Genevieve.Cato@house.state.tx.us by Friday, September 5th at 5 PM.
3. Finalists will be invited to interview during early September.
*All fields are required. Handwritten and/or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
** Photographs of printed applications will not be accepted
For questions, contact Genevieve Cato at Genevieve.Cato@house.state.tx.us or (512) 463-0613
Degree Status:
Current Student
Contact Information:
Genevieve.Cato@house.state.tx.us
Type of Internship:
State Legislature
Comments:
Our interns join us at the Texas State Capitol, where they have access to a state computer and all of the software provided by the Legislative Council. They will also have access to training seminars on legislative research, and be able to attending committee hearings and legislative briefings.
In our office, we are committed to providing interns an opportunity to explore topics that interest them, increase their skills, and broaden their horizons at the intersection of public policy and social justice. We hope that every intern who joins our team leaves with a better understanding not only of the state political system, but of their personal political beliefs and ideologies.
Posted By:
Genevieve Cato
Post Date:
Monday, August 25, 2014
Expiration Date:
Friday, October 24, 2014