Legislative Internship Opening



Date Posted: February 7, 2006



Position: Paid Legislative Internship, Asian Pacific Islander (API)
Legislative Caucus of the California Legislature; 1 full-time or 2
part-time internships available.



Location: Sacramento, California.



Compensation: Hourly paid position, depending on experience (No
benefits)



Desired Skills/Qualifications: The Asian Pacific Islander Legislative
Caucus, comprised of the six Democratic Asian Pacific Islander Members
of the Assembly, is seeking a legislative intern (recent college
graduate, graduate student or upper division undergraduate,) to assist
the Caucus consultant with all aspects of day-to-day operations at the
Caucus. This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to the
legislative and political process while working on a wide-range of
issues relevant to the API community. To find out more about the API
Caucus, please visit http://democrats.assembly.ca.gov/apilegcaucus/.



Responsibilities will include:

* Compose correspondence, reports and other written materials as
necessary;
* Organizing events/functions such as legislative briefings,
hearings, press events and annual API Policy Summit;
* Conduct research on policy and legislation affecting the API
community;
* Providing administrative coverage of Caucus office, including
phone inquiries, sorting mail, and updating website;
* Community outreach and organizing, including attending community
events.

  The ideal candidate will possess:

* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; ability to
write and articulate ideas in a persuasive, organized, and effective
manner;
* Excellent organizational skills with attention for detail;
* Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact with
legislators, legislative staff, advocates, community leaders, and a wide
range of individuals;
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and
handle multiple projects;
* Easy going personality and a sense of humor;
* Proficiency in a wide range of computer software programs
desired; graphic design and web design a plus;
* Knowledge of the legislative process a plus but not required.

Additional:

Internship begins March 2006. Preference will be given to individuals
who are interested in committing to between six months to one year.



Send candidate's resume with cover letter, two brief writing samples,
and references by February 28, 2006 to:



Pam Chueh, Senior Consultant

Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus

1020 N Street # 370

Sacramento, CA 95814

E-mail: pam.chueh@asm.ca.gov



Pam Chueh
Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus
1020 N Street, Room #370
Sacramento, CA 95814
office 916-319-3686
fax 916-319-3628