POLITICAL SCIENCE

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POSITIONS WILL BE ADVERTISED UNTIL FILLED.

OFFICE OF U.S. SENATOR BOB CORKER, JONESBOROUGH, TN FIELD OFFICE

SUMMER SEMESTER 2013

MAJOR: POLITICAL SCIENCE

JUNIOR - GRADUATE LEVELS

MIN. GPA: 2.5 OR BETTER

 JOB DESCRIPTION: The Office of Senator Bob Corker has intern positions available beginning summer 2013 semester. These positions would be in the Tri-Cities office located at the Tri-Cities Regional Airport. The field office deals with concerns of the community on a personal basis and represents Senator Corker when they cannot be present in person at various events and activities. An intern in this office would assist the Field Representative and Constituent Services Representative in everyday functions of the office and also with targeted projects.

 The student must be a self starter able to carry out projects with little supervision, excellent communication skills, particularly over the phone, good writing skills and good knowledge of current events. Typical duties include answering the phones and work with constituents to convey their opinions to Senator Corker, review daily newspaper for pertinent news items, assist constituents with case work and communicate with local and regional law enforcement officials when assisting in security and planning visits of the senators and other dignitaries. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Senator Corker's visits to the Tri-Cities area and assist Field Representative on various targeted projects.

SALARY: Volunteer

HOURS: 10-20 pr/wk

DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE POSTED UNTIL FILLED

U.S. FEDERAL COURT – CLERK'S OFFICE, GREENEVILLE, TN

SUMMER SEMESTER 2013

SOPHOMORE – GRADUATE LEVELS

JOB DESCRIPTION: The intern updates files as needed for the work of the court, assists in the opening of incoming mail and routing it to the appropriate destinations, assists with the processing of outgoing mail, prepares correspondence in response to inquiries regarding cases filed in CM/ECF, prepares records of files transmitted to the Federal Records Center, answers telephone calls, directs visitors to appropriate offices, duplicates requested documents, assists courtroom deputy clerks with exhibits removal and destruction, observes court proceedings, prepares informational packets for various cases, and performs other general office duties as assigned. Interns gain an invaluable knowledge and understanding of how the federal court system operates. Interns will be able to gain insight into the inner workings of the court by sitting in on hearings and trials. They are also able to participate in special ceremonies conducted by the court such as the Naturalization Ceremony held for new citizens. Students must have good computer and communication skills.

The intern is strictly under the supervision of the Clerk of Court. Interns are not entitled to any government benefits associated with the court. All services are to be rendered solely on a voluntary basis.

SALARY: VOLUNTEER

HOURS: 10-19 PR/WK

DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE POSTED UNTIL FILLED

OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN PHIL ROE

KINGSPORT AND MORRISTOWN, TN FIELD OFFICES

SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 (CONTINUOUS SEMESTERS)

JUNIOR - GRADUATE LEVELS

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Congressional Offices of Congressman Phil Roe is seeking qualified students to fill the internship position for spring 2013 semester at their Kingsport and Morristown, Tennessee field offices. Congressional Office for Congressman Phil Roe provides constituent service and participates in the legislative process of the United States on behalf of the citizens of the First Congressional District of Tennessee.

 Basic duties of the student will be mail distribution, answering phones, correspondence media clippings, research, compiling information, and special projects. Minimum qualifications include proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Preferred skills include excellent communication skills both verbal and written, discretion and confidentiality with handling of congressional work, capable of working efficiently on an individual and team basis, and compassionate to constituent needs.

SALARY: Volunteer

HOURS: 10-19 pr/wk (1 Credit Hour) 

DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE ADVERTISED UNTIL FILLED.