Kenneth L. Maddy Institute

Organization Description

Each year approximately 40 University students are selected as Legislative Scholar-Interns.  Legislative Scholar-Interns are placed on assignment in regional government offices, as well as in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. The Legislative Internship Program provides students with opportunities to develop public leadership skills while gaining practical knowledge of the day-to-day operations of government and the political process. Legislative Scholar-Interns receive academic credit as well as a stipend. Examples of placements include: U.S. Senate and Congressional offices (Capitol and district offices), California Assembly and Senate offices (Capitol and district offices) and the Governor’s Office. Students are selected based on their academic standing to elevate citizen participation and government performance at all levels through leadership training for public service.

Program Information

Duties and responsibilities:

Assisting the assigned legislative office in the building and developing of programs to benefit the public as needed. Duties will vary per legislative office and include, but are not limited to, daily administrative work.

Qualifications:

  • Must have a 3.0 overall GPA or higher;
  • Must be at least a Junior in standing (60 units completed) OR Must be a Graduate student in standing.
  • Be selected to participate in a series of panel interviews
  • Complete application form
  • Once selected, participate in at least one orientation session 
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Pre-Placement Training
  • Fingerprinting -- FBI
Address 
4910 N. Chestnut Ave. OF 43
Foundation Building
Fresno, CA 93726
United States
General Phone 
(559) 278-1133
Website:
http://www.maddyinstitute.com/scholar-internship-program/
Student Contact 
Name
Amy Boam
Job Title
Program Director
Phone
(559) 278-1133
Email
amyboam@csufresno.edu
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Political Organization (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Civic Engagement