Public Engagement & External Affairs Intern - Policy & Outreach

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks two interns for the 2026 Fall session in the Office of Public Engagement and Office of External Affairs. Interns will assist with communications, research, outreach, and coordination to engage constituency groups and respond to constituent inquiries.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a 2.5+ GPA and be Pennsylvania residents. This non-civil service, part-time internship is based in Harrisburg with a fixed schedule.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher).
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and manage high-volume tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
• Preferred: studying or graduated in communications, public administration, political science, or related humanities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication: manage calls and correspondence; assist with mail operations.
• Respond to inquiries: handle citations, proclamations, policy letters, and constituent inquiries.
• Conduct research: gather information through staff coordination.
• Advance collaboration: liaise with state agencies on messaging and policy goals.
• Support advisory commissions: create social media content, drafts, and event support.
• Complete special projects: assist with memos, events, and spreadsheet/database maintenance.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree program enrollment

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks two interns for the 2026 Fall session in the Office of Public Engagement and Office of External Affairs. Interns will assist with communications, research, outreach, and coordination to engage constituency groups and respond to constituent inquiries.

Applicants should be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a 2.5+ GPA and be Pennsylvania residents. This non-civil service, part-time internship is based in Harrisburg with a fixed schedule.