Paid Fall Internship

Prince George's County Council Member of District 2 is seeking a fall intern to assist with work for the District 2 office. Qualified applicants must have excellent writing skills and knowledge of social media platforms, assisting local/county/state elected officials. Applicants should possess strong administrative skills and organizational abilities and demonstrate a high level of initiative and discretion with the ability to work independently and as a team member.

What/who is District 2?

District 2 is located down the street from the University of Maryland, and consists of the following neighborhoods: Chillum, Adelphi, Avondale, Carole Highlands, Langley Park, Lewisdale, City of Hyattsville, City of Mount Rainier, Town of North Brentwood and Town of Brentwood. Out of the nine councilmanic districts in the County, District 2 is the most densely populated, with one of the highest foreign-born populations. This vibrant diversity gives life to the Gateway Arts District located along Route 1 and the Northern Gateway which includes the unincorporated neighborhoods. Our office works towards connecting communities, promoting quality of life legislation and advocating on behalf of our residents to keep our communities thriving.

Each Intern works under the supervision of Council Member and staff.

Responsibilities/Goals: 

·        General administrative tasks

·        Answering and responding to constituent calls

·        Staff support with event planning

·        Providing research assistance on specific topics and/or projects

·        Attending community meetings and events

·        Assist with strengthening community engagement and non-partisan activism

Job Requirements/Benefits

·        Flexible work hours of up to 20 hours per week

·        Professional business attire

·        Use of elected official office space, desktop computer, and desk phone in the County Administration Building as authorized by the elected official

·        Ability to focus on specific areas of interest, for example:

o   Education

o   Community Building

o   Environment

o   Building community capacity

o   Social Justice

Requirements

·        Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at UMD

·        Have an interest in government and public service

·        Possess strong oral and written communication skills

·        Possess self-motivation and initiative

·        Passionate about working with vulnerable communities

·        Solution orientated

·        Must provide own transportation