Summer Legislative Fellowship- Washington, D.C.
Organization: New York State Senator Daniel Squadron
Internship Title: Summer Legislative Fellowship
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Hours and Compensation: 20- 40 hours per week; students who commit more time will be given greater responsibility.
Position Dates: Summer
Benefits: —
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012
Posted on: February 9, 2012
Organization Overview
New York State Senator Daniel Squadron is currently accepting resumes for a spring 2012 legislative fellow for his Manhattan office. Senator Squadron is an aggressive champion of reform in Albany, affordable housing in New York City, a top-notch education system and investment in environmentally friendly transportation among other priorities. At 32, he is the second-youngest member of the New York State Senate. His district includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Senator Squadron’s Lower Manhattan District Office is located at 250 Broadway, near City Hall.
Responsibilities
Major responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
- Researching and tracking legislation that the Senator might be interested in co-sponsoring
- Working with Bill Drafting and Senate Revision to allow for proper introduction of legislation
- Briefing the Senator on a specific legislative agenda
- Drafting internal memos and doing policy development
- Meeting with constituents of the 25th Senate district
- Assisting with constituent correspondence
- Basic office/administrative work
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have completed at least one year of law school or a relevant masters program, possess excellent research ability, and will demonstrate strong analytic and writing skills. The candidate must also have strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and be a self-starter. Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in an elected official’s office or with a legislature.
How to Apply
Internships are unpaid and students are expected to work 20-40 hours weekly; students who commit more time will be given greater responsibility. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Jordan Levine:[email protected]. Please include start date and availability in the cover letter.
