Fall/Winter 2018 Internship

Representative Mah’s district office serves the diverse constituents of the 2nd House District, which includes all or parts of the following Chicago neighborhoods: Pilsen, Chinatown, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Brighton Park, and Back of the Yards.
 
The primary responsibility of Representative Mah’s district office staff is to serve the residents of the district by providing information, assistance connecting with state agencies and state services, and advocating for the needs of constituents. An internship in Representative Mah’s district office is a great way to gain valuable experience and learn about state government, legislation, local and statewide issues, and the many ways that elected officials serve constituents. Our internship is unpaid however, our office can accommodate students requesting academic credit for their internship through their school or university.
 
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Answer telephones
• Respond to constituent requests
• Assist with special projects
• Conduct community outreach
• Attend community meetings and events
• Conduct constituent casework
• Write press releases
• Research and write about legislation
• Research information and produce materials helpful to constituents
• Management of database

 We ask for a three month and ten to fifteen hours a week commitment.
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Application Process:
Please complete all segments of the application. All requested materials must be submitted together.
To be considered for an internship, your application must include:

• Internship Application Form 
• Current Résumé
• Cover letter describing why you would like to intern in Representative Mah’s District Office
• Academic or professional writing sample of 500 words or less
• Contact information for three academic or professional references (a letter of recommendation is not required)
• You must submit these materials to Ada Tong, Constituent Services Coordinator, at the following email: ada.repmah@gmail.com