Legislative/Policy Intern, Office of Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr.

Posted by on August 29, 2011

LEGISLATIVE/POLICY INTERN

Learn the legislative process and policymaking from the inside.  The Office of Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. is looking for talented, energetic, out-of-the-box thinkers as interns for the fall semester and beyond.  Councilman Jones is one of the most productive and far-reaching Council members—advocating tirelessly to halt devastating mortgage foreclosures, investigating the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling on the city and holding a broad-based policy summit on the impact an increased aging population will have on the future of Philadelphia to name just a few examples.  Students have prepared witnesses for public hearings, written resolutions and policy briefings, staffed intergovernmental meetings and represented the Councilman in zoning hearings.  So whether it’s community economic development, local tax or energy policy, human services or criminal justice issues, there is a place for you in our dynamic organization. As one former intern put it:

“Interning with Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. was one of the most interesting and educational experiences of my college career. I really got to be a part of what goes on in City Hall, and I gained far more hands-on knowledge and experience than I ever could have from any university class. It’s far more than the internship stereotype of making copies and fetching coffee. Though we have to do some of that as well, the staff has high expectations of the interns, and in return, the interns are expected to produce substantive material that is beneficial for the office.”

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and short (2-3 pages) writing sample to Shoshana.bricklin@phila.gov. Include “INTERN APPLICATION” in the subject line.  While currently unpaid (some transportation assistance may be available), we are an eligible work-study placement.  Also consider fulfilling any community service/pro-bono requirements here.  For more information on Councilman Jones see http://www.facebook.com/CouncilmanCurtisJonesJr or http://www.curtisjonesjr.com.