Press Internship
California State Assemblyman Mark Leno’s internship program offers students and recent college graduates a rewarding interactive experience with community and statewide issues. Recently elected Assemblyman Leno represents the Eastern part of the City of San Francisco (13th Assembly/District, California). He is presently Chair of the State Assembly Public Safety Committee. Prior to being elected as an Assemblymember, Assemblyman Leno served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He is directly involved with many local and national organizations including the LGBT Community Center Project, Haight Ashbury Community Services, the American Jewish Congress, Mobilization Against AIDS, and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Assemblyman Leno has also vigorously worked on matters related to housing, health, alternative fuel, environment, finance, etc. Outside of his capacity as an elected official, Leno has been a tireless supporter of nonprofit organizations in San Francisco.
Position:
Our Press Intern will work directly with the Press Secretary on various projects, activities and ongoing office duties. This valuable hands-on opportunity to participate in the daily functions of our press operation will give our Press Intern a wide range of new insights into government, public relations and media outreach.
The Press Intern will assist the Press Secretary in maintaining district specific lists of media outlets, sending out press releases through fax and e-mail, monitoring media coverage, assist in compiling press materials and press packets, assist in clipping and cataloging our press clippings and other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Effective and professional phone manner
- Computer experience & good typing ability
- Punctuality
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions & complete tasks efficiently and thoroughly
This internship is unpaid. Flexible hours. We will work with students to receive credit. There is no deadline to apply. Interns are accepted throughout the year.
Please send resume to Shannan Velayas via email (shannan.velayas@asm.ca.gov), fax (916-319-2113), or call (916-319-2013) for more information.
For those joining in gay marriages today, the road from outlaw status to respectability was paved in the Legislature over three decades.
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