California State Senate District 9, Office of Nancy Skinner
Company Name
California State Senate District 9, Office of Nancy Skinner
Address
1515 Clay Street Suite 2202, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Contact Name
Frances Fortini
Phone Number
(510) 286-1333
Email Address
Frances.Fortini@sen.ca.gov
Company Website
http://sd09.senate.ca.gov/
Job Title
California State Senate District 9 Intern
Sector
Government
Part Time/Full Time/Other
Intern
Is it a student job?
Yes
Wage/Salary
$0
Education Level
High School, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree
Job Description
District Office Internship Opportunities
State Senator Nancy Skinner was elected in 2016 to represent the East Bay cities along the I-80 corridor from Rodeo to San Leandro. Senator Skinner previously served in the State Assembly from 2008-2014 where she successfully passed many progressive laws to prevent gun violence, restore justice to the criminal justice system, reduce income inequality, fund early childhood education and advance renewable, clean energy. Now in the State Senate, Skinner serves as the Majority Whip and Chair of the Public Safety Committee and the Budget Sub-Committee on Public Safety and Corrections. Legislation Senator Skinner has introduced for 2017 can be seen here http://sd09.senate.ca.gov/.
Senator Skinner is committed to training, mentoring and exposing young leaders to government and public service and offers interested high school and college students a hands-on and engaging internship opportunity. She seeks individuals with strong organizational skills, commitment, and a passion to learn.
In the District office, intern duties may include:
• Answering constituent phone calls and requests, and following up accordingly;
• Reviewing constituent emails and correspondence, and drafting constituent letters;
• Conducting research on current and future legislation;
• Attending community events, Select Committee hearings, and various meetings;
• Shadowing Senator Skinner at events, briefings, and internal meetings; and
• Monitoring news sources and conducting research for media projects.
To Apply:
Send the attached application to Frances.Fortini@sen.ca.gov
using the the subject line Skinner Internship Application.
Internships are unpaid and may be full-time (28-32 hours/week) or part-time (at least 8 hours/week).
How to Apply
Complete the application at http://sd09.senate.ca.gov/news/20170830-senator-skinner-accepting-intern-applications-district-office-oakland and submit the applicattion to Frances Fortini at Frances.Fortini@sen.ca.gov
Expiration Date
September 1, 2018