Public Service Intern Overview
Spend a semester or summer (~180 hours, about 15 hrs/week) gaining hands-on experience in
communications, policy, and constituent service. Civic Interns take on meaningful projects, from
helping with research and casework to supporting community events. When your schedule and
availability align, you’ll also join Lunch & Learn sessions, in-service trainings, and a Trenton Day
visit, while building professional skills for future fellowships

Public Service Intern
● Role: Commit ~180 hours (≈15 hrs/week over a semester or summer). This track is
geared toward students ready for deep, structured engagement in communication,
policy, and constituent work. Civic Interns contribute meaningfully to the office’s projects
while developing professional skills and preparing for potential advancement into
fellowship roles.
● Opportunities & Experiences:
○ Work directly with constituents on problem resolution.
○ Shadow staff in policy and communications roles to see how decisions are made.
○ Participate in community engagement through events, hearings, and outreach
projects.
○ Progress from baseline tasks to more advanced projects as reliability is
demonstrated.
○ Take part in Lunch & Learn sessions, in-service trainings, and mentorship from
staff to strengthen professional development.
○ Attend Trenton Day for direct exposure to state-level legislative work if aligns with
your availability.
● Responsibilities:
○ Maintain a consistent weekly schedule and uphold professional standards.
○ Handle constituent calls and emails, draft replies using templates, and track
concerns.
○ Conduct legislative and policy research with guidance from staff or fellows.
○ Input and manage constituent data in office systems with accuracy and
confidentiality.
○ Support outreach and event logistics, including mobile office hours and
community tabling.
● Skills Developed
○ Professional communication (public-facing)
○ Legislative and policy literacy
○ Data management and tracking systems
○ Critical thinking and applied research
○ Workplace collaboration and resilience