Legislative Intern, NYC Councilwoman Carlina Rivera

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Sep 19, 2018, 3:31:00 PM9/19/18

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Council Member Carlina Rivera represents the 2nd Council District which includes the diverse neighborhoods of the East Village, Flatiron, Gramercy Park, Rose Hill, Kips Bay, Murray Hill and the Lower East Side. She is dedicated to many issues, including affordability, preservation, open space, resiliency, education equality, and small business survival.

The office of City Council Member Carlina Rivera is searching for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, highly organized, and detail-oriented student with a passion for public policy to join the team as a Legislative Intern this fall. This intern will work with staff at the Council Member’s Legislative Office, located at 250 Broadway across from City Hall. Interns will be expected to help with the legislative process, which includes researching/presenting on potential legislation, communicating with advocacy groups, and responding to constituents’ opinions. Interns will also work on their own semster-long legislative project, with the goal of submitting or contributing to legislation that the Council Member will sponsor at the end of the term. Hired interns will gain valuable work experience in government operations, office management, and local policymaking.

The internship is part-time with a maximum of 14 hours a week required. Specific hours are negotiable.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

This internship is open to all bachelors and graduate students. Interns should possess the following:

A strong interest in working in policy, communications, or social justice
Coursework or employment relevant to public policy or political science
Keen interest in current events and New York City politics
Excellent written/verbal communications and research skills
Ability to work independently and handle multiple responsibilities

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, describing your interest in the position and any relevant life or work experience gained before or during college; a resume; a current writing sample; and a list of three references to shrod...@council.nyc.gov.

Please write [CM Rivera Legislative Policy Intern Fall 2018 Internship] in the subject line. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. Students are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible, as decisions are made on a rolling basis.