Summer Legislative Internship Opportunity; Madison, WI

Employer: Office of Senator Chris Larson Application Deadline: May 18, 2012 Job Type: Internship Senator Chris Larson (D – Milwaukee) has an opening for a legislative intern for this summer in his Madison, State Capitol office. Intern responsibilities vary and are tailored to the interest and strengths of interns. Responsibilities may include policy research, summarizing proposed legislation, data management, event participation, press writing, and constituent communications. All interns assist with general office operations. Opportunities to accompany staff to Milwaukee to attend events and work directly with the Senator will also be available. Qualified applicants should have an interest or knowledge of the legislative process and state government. In addition, applicants should have good written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience in an office setting is preferred, but not required. Applicants must be able to work during normal business hours, and be able to dedicate a minimum of 12 hours a week to the internship. Intern positions are unpaid. If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter, along with the attached application to Senator Chris Larson at sen.larson@legis.wi.gov or by mail at Senator Chris Larson, P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707. Questions may be addressed to Justin Sargent at 1-608-266-7505 Application link: http://www.journalism.wisc.edu/files/Larson%20Office%20Intern%20Application%20Form.doc Application Deadline May 18th **Internship posting taken from UW Madison Journalism School online website.