Semester or Summer Internship
The NC Coalition
for Lobbying & Government Reform is a diverse and growing
nonpartisan coalition of more than 50 progressive and conservative
organizations and individuals from across the state committed
to promoting lobbying, ethics, and redistricting reform and
improving the legislative process in North Carolina.
In 2005
and 2006 the Coalition successfully pushed for tougher lobbying
and ethics reforms with the passage of SB 612 and HB 1843 in
the General Assembly. The Coalition was instrumental in pressuring
lawmakers to pass a more comprehensive package of lobbying and
ethics reforms that:
About
the Internship: The Coalition seeks college student
interns to assist with research, writing, organizing activists,
and general office duties. The internship will provide students
with an opportunity to learn more about:
• The structure and inner-workings of non-profit advocacy
organizations
• Coalition-building
• Public policy and lobbying activities
• Grassroots Outreach
• Public policy research
• North Carolina’s political landscape and the key
players
• Open government, democracy, lobbying and ethics reform,
and redistricting reform issues
Hours:
We are flexible with students’ schedules and are looking
for interns to work 8 or 10 hours a week, typically two days
a week throughout the semester or during the summer.
Skills:
Detail-oriented, interest in public policy and government reform,
good communication skills, solid writing and research skills.
Computer skills must include a practical knowledge of Microsoft
Word and Excel.
Pay:
This is a volunteer internship that most students pursue for
academic credit.
For
more information, contact Louisa Warren at (919) 833-0092
or by email at warren@nclobbyreform.org.
