interns, Office of Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.

Posted by on September 03, 2012

Intern positions available!

Learn the legislative process and policymaking from the inside. The Office of Philadelphia City Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. is looking for talented, energetic, hard-working, out-of-the-box thinkers as interns for the fall semester and beyond. Councilman Jones is City Council’s Majority Leader and Chair of its Committee on Public Safety. He is arguably 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. This recent session Councilman Jones spearheaded a hearing on Youth Courts and continues to probe the City’s budget with a forensic vengeance! Students have prepared witnesses for public hearings, written resolutions and policy briefings, drafted legislation, staffed intergovernmental meetings and represented the Councilman in zoning hearings. Interns have also had the opportunity to meet many high level public figures, including First Lady Michelle Obama. So whether it’s community economic development, local tax or energy policy, human services, marketing, public relations or criminal justice issues, there is a place for you in our dynamic and fast-paced 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.”

Law students and those undertaking paralegal studies will have the opportunity to work on zoning and land-use cases and assist in providing legal constituent service assistance.

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and short (2-3 pages) writing sample to [email protected]. Include “INTERN APPLICATION” in the subject line. While currently unpaid, we are an eligible work-study placement. Also consider fulfilling any community service/pro-bono or academic credit requirements with our office. For more information on Councilman Jones see http://www.curtisjonesjr.com; http://www.facebook/CouncilmanCurtisJonesJr; or http://www.twitter.com/Mr4thDistrict