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Internship: 2013 Arizona Legislative Internship Position: Legislative Leadership Intern, Communications History: The 2013 Arizona Legislative Internship allows students from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and University of Arizona to participate in the political process by working directly with Members of the Arizona Legislature. The internship was established in 1971 and has successfully developed into a full-fledged, nationally recognized program that gives college students experience with the legislative process, exposure to public policy issues and enables students to learn the inner-workings of state government. It is a unique opportunity to assist the Legislature while providing service opportunities for college students from various backgrounds. Responsibilities: Communications Drafted news releases, media advisories and editorial letters. Attended press conferences, stakeholder and leadership meetings. Utilized social media platforms to convey legislative updates and inform the public on legislative priorities. Disseminated information to Leadership regarding current events and media reports. Public Policy Research Conducted research, drafted summaries of bills, attended committee hearings and presented bills in committees. Communicated with legislators, liaisons of state agencies, constituents and members of the general public. NAU-Yavapai Application: Although a large portion of my time was devoted to communications duties, I engaged in a significant amount of legislative research. Often, business courses teach students to draft executive summaries for their respective supervisors. This requires specific communication and research skills. Many of my NAU Yavapai classes required detailed research of course topics and current events. Attention to detail was necessary to fully complete course objectives and gain a thorough understanding of relevant material. The internship Read more »
