Summer 2017 Internship Program New York State Assembly District 30 -Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, Woodside, Maspeth, Middle Village, Elmhurst- New York State Assembly Member Brian Barnwell seeks Graduate and Undergraduate Interns to partake in the full range of activities of a demanding, and fun, Assembly District Office. The program is offered in the Assembly Member’s District Office in Maspeth, Queens. Interns will primarily work in groups and independently to push NY State legislation and coordinate free services for constituents as well as serving as liaisons with the NYC Council, NY State Senate, Office of the Mayor, the Office of the Governor, NYPD, FDNY, local schools, the Office of the Queens Borough President, NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Department of Transportation, NYC Department of Parks, the MTA, Community Boards, the Commission on Human Rights, the Office of Immigrant Affairs, the NY Mets, NY Knicks, Arthur Ashe Stadium, the Public Theater, the Museum of the Moving Image, and others. Selected Interns will assist in: Meeting with community, civic, and advocacy groups Policy & data research Coordinating community based projects, events, and initiatives Attending community or agency events and meetings Drafting and sending constituent support letters to government agencies Day-to-day office administration Selected Interns will obtain professional experience and/or workshop training in: The Ins and Outs of New York City and New York State Government. Public Speaking & Speech Writing Strategic Communication Professional Etiquette (office, phone, e-mail, social media, and networking) Organizational Change Initiatives Event & Project Management Self-Advocacy and Self-Care The Assembly District Office is accepting applications for full-time or part-time internships with a minimum of 12 hours per week. For consideration, please send your resume to Steven Raga at [email protected]. Course credit is available for those eligible. .