AARP Maryland is seeking an undergraduate student for a paid legislative advocacy internship.  The intern must have completed at least 60 credit hours and have a GPA of 3.5 or above.

 

The Ideal candidate should have:

A working knowledge of the legislative process and an interest in learning government relations/affairs;

The ability to interact with legislators and grassroots groups to promote the AARP MD agenda; and

Be personable, organized, and capable of mastering details of public policy issues.

 

The AARP Maryland Legislative Advocacy Intern will:

Track and monitor legislation;

Prepare and edit testimony and help with distribution;

Contact and interact with volunteers on legislative issues AARP is supporting;

Contact and interact with legislators and legislative staff;

Conduct research  about legislation;  and

Prepare agendas for lobby days and assist with coordinating the activities during lobby day.

 

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Christy Page (cpage@aarp.org).