Office of California State Assemblymember Mike Gipson

Organization Description

Asm. Gipson was elected by an overwhelming margin to represent California’s 64th Assembly District that includes the communities of Carson, Compton, Gardena, Harbor Gateway, Lynwood, North Long Beach, Rancho Dominguez, South Los Angeles, Torrance, Watts/Willow brook and Wilmington. Asm. Gipson currently serves as Assembly Democratic Caucus Chair, responsible for driving the legislative decision making process for the majority caucus, address statewide issues, and hold weekly meetings to discuss and set the caucus’ priorities. Speaker of the Assembly Anthony Rendon appointed Asm. Gipson to this leadership position in 2016 and re-appointed him in 2017, 2018, 2019 and now 2020.

Program Information

The 64th Assembly District Office Internship Program offers high school, college students, and senior citizens a unique opportunity to participate in and experience the work of a California Assembly office. The program exposes those interested to district office operations and the grass roots activities of a legislator’s work. These experiences include working with constituents, conducting community outreach efforts, assisting community-based organizations, organizing civic events and projects, database development and upkeep, staffing the office, and other activities. Unpaid internships are available to all part-time or full time students as well as senior citizens. For college Students: Depending on their high school or college programs, students may also receive different types of school credits for participating as an intern.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
Address 
829 W. 190th St, Suite 920
Gardena, CA 90248
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Mark Fuentes
Job Title
Field Representative
Phone
Email
Program(s) 
Internship
Organization type 
Political Organization (Private/For-profit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, College Students, Companies/Institutions, Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Hours of operation 

Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

Maximum students 
6