GOVERNMENT INTERNSHIPS

For the listings below, more detailed information is available in the Internship Office.

** Newest Opportunities Listed First**

Connecticut State Representative Kelvin Roldan's Legislative Office (SPRING). Trinity College is within newly elected Rep. Roldan's district. His office is interested in interns who many have some experience with the Bosnian community or students who speak Spanish. Contact: Rep. Kelvin Roldan, Ct. General Assembly, Legislative Office Building, Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106, 860 240-8500. (1/07).

Connecticut Secretary of State (SPRING, FALL). The Connecticut Secretary of State's Office oversees a number of government functions through several divisions, including Legislative and Elections Administration, Commercial Recording, Management and Support Services, Business Opportunities and the State Capitol. Interns can be involved in a variety of projects including event planning, public relations, constituent services, and legislative affairs. Interested students may go to our website, www.sots.state.cct.us,  to find out more about the Office. Contact: Tammy Marzik, Director of Civics Education, Connecticut Secretary of State's Office, 30 Trinity Street, P.O. Box 150470, Hartford, CT 06615-0470, 860-509-6269, Tammy.Marzik@po.state.ct.us. (1/07)

State of Connecticut Governor's Office (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL). The Governor's Office is looking for good writers and students interested in pursuing careers in government. Varied work can include constituent casework, legislative research, legal office support, and  assistance with other day-to-day duties associated with running the Executive Branch. Primary Contact: Benjamin Alejandro, 860-524-7347, benjamin.alejandro@ct.gov, Secondary Contact: Michael Bright, 860-524-7358, michael.bright@ct.gov, State of Connecticut Governor's Office, State Capitol, room 408, Hartford, CT 06106. (1/07)

City of Hartford Mayor's Office (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL). The Mayor's Office is looking for interns to work in Constituent Services and the Communications Office. They are interested in public policy students, students that have experience with editing and creating websites or video/TV (for the community access channel), English majors and others that may be interested in pursuing careers in public service. Contact: Ms. Sarah Barr, Director of Communications, 550 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-522-4888, x6217, barrs001@hartford.gov. (1/07)

African American Affairs Commission SPRING. Connecticut state agency responsible for issues and concerns of African-Americans in Connecticut and America. Interns will assist staff in preparing reports, testimony, and research on legislation, as well as communication with legislators, staff, government officials, community leaders and citizens. Interns will also participate in community outreach projects, proof reports and presentations made by staff, and assist in normal agency operations. Interns must have strong communication and computer skills, familiarity with conducting research, and ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision. Preference will be given to students whose studies focus on political science, sociology, public policy, urban planning, or African-American studies. Send letter of application, resume and copy of latest transcript to: African-American Affairs Commission, Internship Program, State Capitol - Room 509, Hartford, CT 06106-1591, aac@po.state.ct.us. Stipend available. (11/06)

City of Hartford, Mayor's Office, Dept. of Communications SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Intern will report to the Director of Communications. Through observation and participation, intern will learn  about promoting the Mayor's initiatives for the City of Hartford. Will have regular contact with media representatives through phone conferences and by tracking/monitoring media coverage. Applicant should have strong research/writing skills, and be team player. Please contact Ms. Sarah Barr, Director of Communications, 550 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-522-4888, x6217, barrs001@hartford.gov. No stipend. (11/05)

Office of Hartford City Councilman Jim Boucher SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. The Hartford City Council is a body of elected officials serving 4-year terms. Members are responsible for ordinance and policy development, budget approval and other governmental oversights.  Two internships with Councilman Boucher focus on issues of education, health and human services, finance and public safety. Specifically: one internship involves comparative practice research - choosing one current issue and analyzing that issue based on comparative best practices and other policy assessments.  The second opportunity is in the area of communications: writing updates on key issues with which the Council is involved, and developing Council updates that could be posted on City government web sites, or distributed to the public. Please contact Jim Boucher, 550 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103, 860-525-8510, or jboucher@hartford.gov. No stipend. (10/05)

CT Department of Consumer Protection SUMMER. Regulatory agency charged with protecting citizens from physical injury and financial loss due to unsafe, unfair, fraudulent products or services in the State of Connecticut. Please contact Rita Rose at 860-713-6036; rita.rose@po.state.ct.us., 165 Capitol Avenue, Room 173, Hartford, CT 06106-1630. No stipend. (4/05)

Citizens Network (A program of The Gathering Place) SPRING. Assist a dynamic group of local citizens looking at the issues around funding for public education. Great opportunity for student interested in public policy, urban studies, government, and/or community organizing to be in on the ground floor of a new regional citizens’ initiative.  Intern will provide assistance to the Network’s 1st regional citizens' study committee on the issue, "Financing Local Education." Beginning in early March the committee will meet weekly for 10-12 weeks, probably in the early evening. Intern will assist in setting up the committee, attending committee meetings, doing prep and follow-up work. May involve research (25%), writing (25%), office help and field visits (50%), including extensive contact with resource people, committee members, co-chair, etc. Please contact: Rich Pearson, 860-289-2141 or pearsonrjr@earthlink.net. (1/05)

CT Lieutenant Governor Kevin Sullivan's Office SPRING. Activities: legislative bill tracking, administering special projects, coordinating special ceremonies, researching policy initiatives, writing talking points, scheduling appointments, constituent communication. Great communication skills required. 8-10 hours/week or full-time available. Please contact Katie Zito ('00), Legislative Liaison, at 860-524-7384, State Capitol, Room 304, Hartford, CT 06106. No stipend. (11/04)

Connecticut Commission on Aging SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Mission is to advocate to the Governor and legislature on behalf of elderly persons in CT. Several internship areas available: Research Assistant/Writer (spring, summer, fall): conduct person-to-person online and phone interviews and/or conduct literature review of government, public and private reports, articles, studies, etc., regarding services for the aging population. Intern will report findings. May attend meetings, public hearings. Advocate (primarily spring, but also summer, fall): prepare issue/position statements, become knowledgeable about current legislative issues, articulate positions of the CoA to members of legislature and local media. Conduct comparison research, literature review, interviews in order to obtain meaningful information in support of current issues. Intern will then present testimony. Website Development/Maintenance (spring, summer, fall): Organization has two websites which serve as important sources of current, meaningful information for older adults, caregivers, service providers and persons with disabilities. For all intern opportunities, please contact Julie Evans-Starr at 860-424-5360, 25 Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT 06106. No stipend. (11/04)