Internship With Maryland delegate

Interested in working for a progressive delegate? Want to get a start on your political career? Want to make a difference in Maryland state politics?

Delegate Ariana Kelly represents district 16 of Montgomery County, which includes Chevy Chase, Bethesda, Glen Echo, Somerset and parts of Rockville and Potomac. She sits on the Health and Government Operations Committee. For more information on Delegate Kelly, visit: http://www.delegatearianakelly.com/

Interns must be available for the legislative session from January through April and will have the option of continuing through the spring. Interns must be able to work in the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis at least twice a week, three days is ideal. Interns from the Maryland or Washington D.C. area are preferred. Responsibilities include: 

·         Attending committee hearings

·         Conducting research

·         Drafting correspondence

·         Preparing, recording, and reporting testimony

·         Contacting witnesses

·         Tracking bills

·         Working on mailings

·         Responding to constituent’s inquiries

·         Writing newsletters

·         Providing support to Delegate Kelly and her staff. 

Qualifications include excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, and the ability to work independently. Political science, public policy, women's studies, law, or similar majors are highly encouraged to apply.

Please send cover letter and resume stating you interest in the position to Ariana.Kelly@house.state.md.us with the subject line “2014 Legislative Internship.”