External Affairs Intern (Governor's Office) (College)

Are you an undergraduate or graduate-level student interested in assisting with projects to engage the Governor's Advisory Commissions constituency groups? If so, join our Office of External Affairs, where you have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as an intern working within Pennsylvania's Office of the Governor. If you are interested in having a direct, positive impact on the people of Pennsylvania, apply today and unleash your potential!

As an External Affairs Intern, you will be responsible for performing entry-level work as you gain experience to become knowledgeable in external affairs. Your work will focus on the Executive Directors for the Governor's Advisory Commissions on African American Affairs, Asian American and Pacific Islander Affairs, Latino Affairs, LGBTQ Affairs, Next Generation Engagement, and Women. Effective communication is a key aspect of this position as your duties include:

• Aiding the Executive Directors with stakeholder engagement and correspondence
• Submitting correspondence requests including citations, proclamations, and constituent inquiries, as well as communications with federal, state, and local officials
• Gathering information through research and coordination with staff and coordinating with staff on messaging and policy goals
• Creating social media content for the Commissions
• Planning and supporting events as well as meetings hosted by the Commissions
• Drafting press releases, memos, presentations, and policy documents for the Commissions
• Assisting the External Affairs Office with memos, events, spreadsheet and database maintenance, and other projects as requested

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Internship is part-time, up to 22.5 hours per week, May 2025 through August 2025
• Candidates must be available to report to the office in Harrisburg, PA.
• Work hours are flexible from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Graduates from Spring of 2025 may also be considered for this program.
• Good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher).
• Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, execute high-volume projects, and demonstrate personal initiative in moving projects along.
• You must be able to identify and evaluate source material for veracity and accuracy.
• You must use good judgment in regarding highly sensitive information.
• You must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• You must have professional and courteous telephone etiquette.
• You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be able to work cooperatively and courteously in a team environment.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Studying or graduated with a degree in communications, public administration, public affairs, political science, public relations, English, journalism, women and gender studies, or other humanities.
• Bilingual or multilingual.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.