District Office Intern - Assembly District 20At — California State Assembly, Committee on Rules (Assembly member Liz Ortega)
Assemblymember Liz Ortega is seeking a Student Intern to work in the 20th Assembly District Office. Under the direction of the District Director and staff, the Student Intern will have an opportunity to learn the legislative process which includes exposure to casework, constituent letters, certificates of recognition, and district office events. The Student Intern should have knowledge of district and state issues, and familiarity with the East Bay and issues facing the region. The ideal candidate would be interested in learning about the state legislative process, bill development, and how state government interacts with other governmental entities. Candidates must possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate for this position will have a passion for helping others and making a positive difference in the community. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is 100% in-person in her District Office or at events within the 20th Assembly District. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
- Apply academic knowledge to real-world tasks and challenges.
- Develop effective communication skills in a professional setting.
- Strengthen time management and organizational abilities.
- Gain experience in working collaboratively within a team.
- Understand workflows, processes, and responsibilities relevant to the field.
- Learn how to conduct research, analyze data, or support projects in a practical context.
- Develop a strong understanding of workplace culture and expectations.
- Analyze problems, propose solutions, and reflect on outcomes.
- Develop adaptability in response to new challenges and tasks.
- Explore opportunities to engage in or support civic initiatives or community outreach.
- Set learning goals and reflect regularly on progress
- Increase confidence in navigating professional and interpersonal dynamics.
- Increased understanding of how to work in diverse groups effectively, respectfully, and with sensitivity.
- Identify how organizations or businesses contribute to the well-being of society (e.g., through innovation, research, ethics, sustainability, social action, or community engagement).
- Identify how organizations or businesses can promote equity and social responsibility through their policies, practices, or community engagement.
We have a thorough and detailed internship training we do where we go through our office processes, expectations. When working on our data entry platforms, we have a 1 on 1 training with them to ensure they understand how to use it.
Student Training or Experience Needed
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective customer service skills.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with a broad, cross-section of people representative of the Bay Area.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy with a broad, cross-section of people representative of the Bay Area.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to prioritize and handle simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated and self-directed.
- Ability to review and learn materials provided.
- Comfortable leading activities or public speaking.
Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration to Karishma Khatri, District Director at Karishma.Khatri@asm.ca.gov
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 20 | hours per week |