Student Legislative Intern
Office of State Senator Don Humason
Description:
Legislative intern position working directly with Senator Humason
and his staff to assist with constituent services, media outreach and
other various administrative duties relevant to the operations of the
District Office. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for a
student intern who is enthusiastic about government policy,
constituent services, and public relations as well as state and local
issues.
Organization:
Office of State Senator Don Humason
Administrator:
Senator Don Humason & Andrew Renfro (District Chief-of Staff)
Contact: Ken Magarian – kmagarian@westfield.ma.edu
Number of hours per week:
Approximately 12-20 hrs. /week (120-130 hours per semester, flexible),
for a 3-credit internship.
Academic Department:
Open to students from all departments
Academic Credit:
Upon approval by academic department/faculty member;
three (3) credits per semester (wk. journal/report maintained).
Responsibilities:
Core Duties:
1. Assist the Senator and staff with constituent services.
2. Prepare and gather materials for constituent, press and social
media outreach.
3. Researching legislation and policy issues.
4. Other relevant duties as required.
Qualifications:
Students with an interest in government, history, public service,
communications and current events are encouraged to apply. This
internship will offer a hands-on front row seat to how the sausage of
government is made. The intern will experience all aspects of the job of a
state legislator. Ideally the intern will be able to accompany the Senator
to the State House to observe formal sessions, committee hearings, and
more.
Preference will be given to individuals from the 2nd Hampden and
Hampshire District which includes the communities of Agawam,
Southwick, Granville, Tolland, Russell, Montgomery, Southampton,
Easthampton, Holyoke, Chicopee, and Westfield.