Legislative Intern: Onsite, Paid 10-Week Experience

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus is seeking interns to learn about the legislative process and contribute to a hardworking team serving PA citizens. This paid internship lasts 10 weeks, with interns working 15 to 25 hours per week.

The position is 100% onsite and not eligible for Telework. Learning opportunities include constituent inquiries, research, drafting responses, file management, and event support.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to listen and solve problems to fulfill constituent requests.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from constituents and staff.
• Ability to generate ideas to aid in planning and organizing events.
• Ability to work well as a team player.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and act professionally per House ethics.

Responsibilities

• Respond to constituent inquiries.
• Conduct online research to draft outgoing constituent correspondence.
• Draft responses to incoming constituent correspondence.
• File and retrieve contact lists, documents, and reference material.
• Organize and be present at external events.
• Represent the State Representative at events when requested, including outdoor fairs.
• Perform work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Listening

Problem solving

Public speaking

Teamwork

MS Office

Follow instructions

Confidentiality

Organization

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus is seeking interns to learn about the legislative process and contribute to a hardworking team serving PA citizens. This paid internship lasts 10 weeks, with interns working 15 to 25 hours per week.

The position is 100% onsite and not eligible for Telework. Learning opportunities include constituent inquiries, research, drafting responses, file management, and event support.