Examples of Internship Duties

• Public affairs and marketing consulting firm — Prepare marketing and media reports for clients, campaign event planning, research legislative issues, and web design

• Statewide public advocacy / special interest organization — Policy research; advocacy meetings; legislative committee meetings and hearings, and information management

• Legislative committee or research center — Policy and program research, response to constituent and information systems development

• Economic development organization — Program research and general assistance in economic development office including economic development marketing and web design

• County government — Working with county government

• State agency — Program and policy research, respond to field requests, analysis and reporting of monthly and quarterly data

• Statewide association — Interns help plan, promote, and host seminars, conferences and other events. Research and track federal or state legislation

• Local public affairs television and radio — Several positions are available ranging from television production, educational services, graphic design and public relations

• Non-profit human service agency — Providing assistance, representation and advocacy for clients