Internship applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter to the MCWL’s Executive Director Seble Alemu (Seble.Alemu@MALegislature.gov). Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply!
At the Caucus, we pride ourselves in providing unique internship opportunities that are tailored to each intern’s individual needs, talents, and interests. The following description of internship duties shows the variety of tasks that you may work on while you are interning. While some interns want to focus on one area of the organization more than another, most interns choose to experience all aspects of the organization’s work and mission. You will work with your supervisor to design an internship program that works best for you. Among other responsibilities, interns may:
Assist with writing Caucus materials, including creating website and social media content
Compile press clips on Caucus members and key issue areas
Draft press releases, testimony, memos, and policy briefs for the Executive Director and/or Caucus members
Work on creating a stockpile of materials and research related to the Caucus’ mission and goals
Assist with event and meeting planning
Respond to the needs and requests of Caucus members and their staff
Interact with legislators, staff, lobbyists/advocates, and community organizations
Research various policy and political issues
Prepare materials and talking points for events, meetings, press, etc.
Take and prepare minutes and notes at meetings and events
Handle daily administrative tasks of running the office and assisting with creating and maintaining organizational and operational systems