Paid Fall Internship with PG County's Council, District 2

Interviews are on campus Thursday!  Email your resume and cover email to Chief of Staff, Alison Flores: asflores@co.pg.md.us

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.

Interns will earn $15 an hour. Each Intern works under the supervision of the 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:
• Education
• Community Building
•  Environment
•  Building community capacity
•  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