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Florida Gulf Coast University

Location: Fort MyersFL 33965 Document ID: AC332-1HCP Posted on: 2018-09-2809/28/2018 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-10-28
 

Legislative Internship Program Intern (OPS)

Job Title
Legislative Internship Program Intern (OPS)

Job Description
The program provides an opportunity for FGCU students to receive a full-time, internship that is stipend (taxable) supported during the Spring Semester of each academic year. Interns will receive hands-on experience learning about state political dynamics and the legislative process while working for a Senator or Representative in the Florida State Legislature. The program engages students in government and provides them with unparalleled access to Florida's legislative process. Program participants will receive a well-rounded educational experience that complements their traditional classroom learning with real-world career experience by immersing the selected interns into the unique political, intellectual and cultural atmosphere of the Florida State Capitol. Legislative Interns represent Florida Gulf Coast University, and therefore, the highest conduct is expected. Interns must adapt to a rigorous work schedule, and develop an effective working relationship with legislators.

Required Qualifications
Enrolled as a full-time, degree-seeking, student at FGCU .
3.0 GPA or greater
Completion of 30 credit hours.
Must be able to travel and live in Tallahassee from March to May 2019.

Preferred Qualifications
Completion of 60 credit hours.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Interest in, or knowledge of, the legislative process.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and competing tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in a professional and collegial manner with a wide range of individuals and constituents.
• Ability to operate independently and take initiative in a fast paced and highly visible environment.
All employees are expected to:
  • Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
  • Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
  • Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
  • Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other's view of the world, personalities and working styles.
  • Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.


Physical Demands

Salary Range
Compensation total package estimated value of $8,000 includes accommodations and stipend (taxable)

Job Duties

Essential Job Duties
ON THE JOB TASKS / ACTIVITIES :
• Interns will function as support staff to legislators.
• Performs a wide range of tasks, such as collecting press clippings, researching issues, analyzing bills, tracking legislation, attending committee meetings, responding to constituent letters, and answering phones.
As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a legislative office.
LEARNING OUTCOMES :
• Develop an enhanced understanding of the legislative process.
• Develop an enhanced understanding of policy and constituent related research.
• Develop written and oral communication skills.
• Develop professional competencies in time-management, teamwork, organizational networking, and leadership.

Other Duties
•Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
TS241P

Open Date
08/20/2018

Close Date
09/28/2018

Open Until Filled
No

Status

Special Instructions to Applicants
ACCOMMODATIONS : The Internship Program will provide interns with furnished housing, which includes the payment of rent and utilities (estimated value of $6,500), while they are interning in their assigned Legislator's Capitol Office for the Legislative Session.
STIPEND : Interns will receive $1,800 taxable stipend. Interns are required to meet with a financial aid advisor to determine their stipend eligibility based on their current financial aid package. If eligible, the stipend is deposited into the intern's Banner Account approximately one week before departing for Tallahassee, Florida.
ORIENTATION : Interns will be required to attend an orientation in the FGCU Office of Government Relations and travel to their assigned Legislator's District Office for an initial introduction and determine district office hours. The orientation will cover topics such as the legislative process, bill research and drafting, bill analysis and tracking, legislative etiquette, and House and Senate rules.
CREDITS : (UP TO 12 CREDIT HOURS ) Interns who successfully complete the Legislative Internship Program will receive 6 credits in POS 4941 or IDH 3910. Interns will have the option to work with their academic and faculty advisor to supplement the 6 credits received for the internship by enrolling in online or independent study courses.
ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENTS : Interns are assigned to a professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration who will be responsible for the academic portion of the internship and final grade. The assigned professor will provide the intern with a syllabus outlining the academic course assignments, which are in addition to the hours worked in the Legislator's office.
WORKING HOURS : The internship program will begin the first week of the spring semester and conclude on the last week of the spring semester with March-May in a Legislator's Capitol Office in Tallahassee, Florida throughout the sixty-day Legislative Session.
HOURS LOGGED : A minimum of 270 working hours, including transit to and from the work site location, within the Spring academic semester are required to receive full academic credit for the internship. All working hours and internship requirements must be logged through the Office of Internships and Co-operative Programs on the Eagle Career link site.
As a temporary employee, you may not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g. paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).



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