Internships

SPRING INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

State Senator Joe Simitian is seeking part-time volunteer interns for his district office in Palo Alto. Responsibilities include (a) performing general office tasks (answering phones, filing, entering data, photocopying, etc.); (b) reviewing various publications for information that is important to the office; (c) assisting in responding to constituent concerns; and (d) conducting research and other special projects as needed.

Desirable qualifications include interest in state government; strong verbal and written communication skills; experience using PC computers, Microsoft Office, and database programs; ability to work both independently and collaboratively; and the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Internships are available for high school juniors and seniors.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, a brief writing sample and a one page response to the following questions (if addressed in cover letter, simply write “see cover letter”):

• Why are you applying for this internship?
• What do you expect to get out of this internship?
• What skills and knowledge will you bring to the internship?
• What policy area(s) interest you?
• Tell us something fun/interesting/unique about yourself.
• What is your availability?  Please include days of the week, times of day, and start and end dates.

Interviews will be conducted with selected applicants.  Materials can be sent via mail, fax, or e-mail to:

Tyler Haskell (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))
Field Representative
Office of State Senator Joe Simitian
160 Town & Country Village
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone: (650) 688-6384
Fax: (650) 688-6370