Legislative Office Intern, Constituent Services

Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus, seeks interns to learn about the legislative process and contribute to a hardworking team serving the citizens of Pennsylvania. This internship is ideal for students in Government, Political Science, Public Affairs, and Law.

This paid 10-week program runs 20 hours per week and is 100% onsite, not eligible for telework. Interns will respond to constituent inquiries, perform online research to draft outgoing correspondence, and help

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Government, Political Science, Public Affairs, or Law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answer constituent inquiries and provide timely information.
• Conduct online research to draft outgoing constituent letters.
• Draft responses to incoming constituent correspondence.
• Organize and maintain contact lists, files, and reference materials.
• Support planning and presence at external events.
• Represent the State Representative at events when requested.

Skills

Constituent service

Communication

Team collaboration

Research skills

Event support

Drafting correspondence

MS Office

Education

Pursuing a degree in Government/Political Science/Public Affairs/Law

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus, seeks interns to learn about the legislative process and contribute to a hardworking team serving the citizens of Pennsylvania. This internship is ideal for students in Government, Political Science, Public Affairs, and Law.

This paid 10-week program runs 20 hours per week and is 100% onsite, not eligible for telework. Interns will respond to constituent inquiries, perform online research to draft outgoing correspondence, and help