Intern with State Representative Carol Ammons!

 
 

Internship positions:

  • Legislative Aide*

  • Community Advisory Panel Legislative Aide

  • Communications and Media Aide

  • Constituent Services Aide

*Only available during the summer months.

Legislative Aide

This position is involved with all aspects of district operations. You will work on growing Representative Ammons’ online presence and media engagement. Another task would be interacting with constituents to answer questions, assist with issues, and provide general assistance. In addition, you will study ongoing policy proposals and their context within the 103rd district.

Responsibilities include:

  • Researching bills and future legislation

  • Attending related community meetings

  • Researching other politician’s social media, websites, and newsletters for effective communication strategies

  • Developing content for Facebook, Twitter, and website

  • Responding to constituent correspondence in the form of phone calls, emails and written letters

Requirements of the position:

  • 10-12 hours per week

  • Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds

  • Strong writing and communication skills

  • Experience working with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and basic website platforms

Community Advisory Panel Legislative Aide

Rep. Ammons’ advisory panels meet weekly to discuss proposed legislation and advise Rep. Ammons on the community and statewide effects of these bills. The aide is responsible for organizing and facilitating meetings and providing research on pending legislation. Current panels include Business, Trade and Labor; Education; Environment and Energy; Government, Taxes, and Infrastructure; Health and Human Services; and Judicial and Criminal Reform.

Responsibilities include:

  • Researching bills for panel discussion

  • Facilitating panel meetings

  • Taking thorough notes of meeting

  • Engaging in frequent correspondence with panel members regarding upcoming meetings

  • Writing a weekly memo for Rep Ammons detailing panel discussion and opinions of bills

  • One night of weeknight availability (at least an hour and a half) is a requirement, as this is when the panel meetings take place

  • Attending related community meetings

Requirements of the position:

  • 10-12 hours per week

  • Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds

  • Strong interest or background in research

  • Ability to work well independently and ask questions when necessary

  • Ability to facilitate open discussion and encourage a variety of viewpoints

  • Strong writing and communication skills

Communications and Media Aide

This position will focus on growing Representative Ammons’ online presence and engagement through social media platforms, website content, email newsletters and updates.  

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop content for Facebook, Twitter, and website

  • Write and format newsletters and press releases

  • Develop, plan, and execute issue-based social media campaigns

  • Research other politicians’ social media, websites, and newsletters for effective communication strategies

  • Attending related community meetings

Requirements of the position:

  • 10-12 hours per week

  • Experience working with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and basic website platforms

  • Strong writing and editing skills; AP style experience is a plus but not required

  • Background in public relations, communications, or marketing

  • Experienced in researching issues quickly but accurately

  • Knowledgeable in correct citation of secondary sources

  • Past political experience is not required

Constituent Services Aide

This position works closely with the full-time Constituent Services Director. The Constituent Services Aide interacts with constituents to answer questions, assist with issues, and provide general assistance to community members.

Responsibilities include:

  • Responding to constituent correspondence in the form of phone calls, emails and written letters

  • Researching solutions to constituent issues and working on constituent cases

  • Collaborating with the Constituent Services Director to plan educational workshops for constituents

  • Attending related community meetings

Requirements of the position:

  • 10 hours per week

  • Ability to serve the public in a friendly manner

  • Strong writing and editing skills

  • Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds