LEGISLATIVE 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).

Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut (JFACT) SPRING, SUMMER, FALL. Legislative and government affairs representative on the interests of concern to the Jewish community in Connecticut. These include elder care, child advocacy, immigration, education, Medicare and Medicaid. JFACT serves as an advocate for the Jewish Community on issues throughout the state of Connecticut, National and International issues. JFACT also runs two coalitions out of the office, The Connecticut Coalition to Save Darfur, and The Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition. Internship opportunities exist to work in the political process and the legislative session, social advocacy, and press relations. Contact: Robert Fishman, Executive Director, Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut, 40 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105, 860-727-5770, jfact@mcmgmt.com. (12/06)  

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)

Connecticut Conference of Municipalities  SPRING. Association of cities and towns, representing its members at the CT General Assembly, before the State Executive Branch, regulatory agencies and the courts. CCM provides other services, including assistance with management, labor relations, technical training and policy development. Intern will assist advocacy staff with tracking/monitoring legislation and amendments at legislative meetings/hearings. Will require research of legislative history, floor debates, opposition and support for current law/pending legislation to enable the staff to craft effective lobbying strategy. Though CCM's office is located in New Haven, most or all of intern's time will be spent in Hartford. Intern must  provide own transportation, and be aware that hours toward end of legislative session are very long, and often reach past midnight. He or she MUST be able to work during this period. Please contact Kachina Walsh-Weaver at 203-498-3026, 900 Chapel Street, 9th floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Stipend available. (10/06)

Sullivan & LeShane, Inc. SPRING. Lobbying/PR firm provides legislative, administrative and municipal lobbying services to corporations. Intern will assist Legislative Coordinator with bill tracking, House/Senate chamber monitoring, data collection and research. Will serve as link between office and lobbyists at the Legislative Office Building or Capitol, and will assist with special projects and events and handle daily tasks (data entry, photocopying, mailings,etc.) Must have flexible schedule with early morning and late night availability and ability to work approximately 20-40 hours/week. Please email, mail or fax cover letter and resume to Kate Mulligan, 287 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Fax: 860-548-9984. email: kmulligan@ctlobby.com. Stipend available. (11/05)

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)

Connecticut State Medical Society  SPRING. Stipend available. Organization for CT physicians with 6500+ members. Along with providing traditional services of a membership organization, CSMS is an advocate for physicians and patients at the State Capitol, serving to protect, promote and strengthen the quality of healthcare in CT. Intern will work to increase participation of physicians in legislative process by coordinating physician attendance at legislative proceedings, educating them/assisting them with their participation, developing appropriate materials for relevant pending legislation, assisting with legislative tracking and research, coordinating participation at public hearings, and more. Work will be in Hartford office. Please contact Ken Ferrucci, Dir. of Govt. Relations, CT State Medical Society, 160 Saint Ronan St., New Haven, Ct. 06511, 203-865-0587. (10/04)

CT Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform FALL, SPRING. Coalition of social service providers, legal and other advocates of the elderly, including nursing home residents and staff. Organization advocates for nursing home reform, particularly for a bill to set minimum nursing home staffing requirements as recommended by national organizations. Intern would assist in developing legislative support for a comprehensive package of standards and funding to be presented to the Legislature in 2005.  Some tasks:  working to establish a credible cost estimate for a staffing plan, increasing the involvement of families, organizing contacts with legislators to recruit support, following the progress of the bill. Please contact Jane McNichol at 860-278-5688, x 15. 80 Jefferson St., Hartford, CT 06106. No stipend. (9/04)

CT NOW (National Organization for Women)  FALL. Organization works through feminist activism to protect and expand the rights/opportunities of women and girls, and eliminate gender-based discrimination. Intern would work with director to support legislative and lobbying efforts, by creating fact sheets, researching issues, assisting with grassroots organizing efforts, fundraising, assisting with development and implementation of fall fundraiser, "Real Women On (and Off) the Runway," a mock fashion show designed to raise awareness and educate about the ways in which the fashion/media industries have impacted women's lives. Please contact Beverley Brakeman, Executive Director, at 860-524-5978. 135 Broad St., Hartford, CT, 06105. (9/04)