The goal of the Lieutenant Governor’s Civic Engagement Internship program is to provide a worthwhile experience to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in understanding how government and community can work together to provide important services to the public. The Office of the Lieutenant Governor has departments such as policy, communications, scheduling/advance, and legislative that will offer a hands-on opportunity to understand how a Constitutional Officer and her staff perform their daily job duties.
Qualifications
- Applicant should be enrolled full-time in a program in public policy, political science, or related field. The position is open to graduate students and advanced undergraduates.
- Applicant should have a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and be able to learn new technological tasks quickly.
- Applicant must have strong critical thinking skills and excellent writing ability. Applicant must be able to work efficiently and independently, within a fast-paced office environment.
Selection Process
An evaluation committee within the Lieutenant Governor’s office will review all applications submitted in accordance with the outlined requirements. Applicants may be selected for a personal interview and final decisions for candidates will be based on the quality of their application and current needs within the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
How to Apply
- The Lt. Governor's Office is now accepting internship applications for summer 2012. Download an internship application here.
- Submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to Aimee Pine via email or fax at aimee.pine@illinois.gov or 312-814-5228. Applications are due by May 25, 2012.
- The internship may be an appropriate way to earn academic credit. Please inquire with your career services department or dean of students.
- International students are eligible to apply.
- Fluency in a language in addition to English is preferred, but not required.