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Illinois State Senate Republican Caucus<\/strong>
Internship Position Description<\/strong>
Communications and Public Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Position Title:<\/strong> Intern, Communication & Public Affairs Department\u00a0
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Location:<\/strong> Springfield, IL
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Division Summary:<\/strong>
The Illinois Senate Republicans Communications and Public Affairs Department serves as the strategic voice and public-facing arm of the Senate Republican Caucus. This team is responsible for shaping and sharing the caucus\u2019 message across a wide range of platforms, while also facilitating direct outreach to constituents through coordinated events and engagement efforts.<\/p>\n

Position Details:<\/strong>
\u2022 This is a semester-long, paid internship with the opportunity to be extended based on
candidate\u2019s performance and availability
\u2022 Must be able to work out of the Illinois State Capitol Complex in Springfield, IL
\u2022 Willingness to travel for events, including days, night, and weekends
\u2022 Open to both full and part-time interns (full-time interns are required to work 35 hours
a week and part-time interns must be able to work at least 21 hours a week)
\u2022 Regular hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. \u2013 4:30 p.m. (Weekly schedule can be
flexible based on intern\u2019s availability to work)
\u2022 Internship is open to both undergraduate students and recent college graduates<\/p>\n

Duties and Responsibilities:<\/strong>
\u2022 Participate in outreach activities identified by Senate members and staff
\u2022 Attend and assist with legislative events throughout the State of Illinois
\u2022 Promote events through targeted contact lists, calls, and other outreach strategies
\u2022 Contribute to written content, social media, and other communication materials
\u2022 Draft and edit messaging for press releases, newsletters, and talking points
\u2022 Produce research relevant to members\u2019 districts and current issues
\u2022 Attend meetings and prepare detailed summaries of key discussions
\u2022 Assist with video and multimedia content creation for social platforms
\u2022 Perform other duties as assigned<\/p>\n

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:<\/strong>
\u2022 Must be in pursuit of a degree from an accredited college or university or a recent
college graduate
\u2022 Coursework in marketing, communications, journalism, public affairs, or political
science preferred, but not required
\u2022 Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and Microsoft Teams,
specifically Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
\u2022 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
\u2022 Works well with others as a team
\u2022 Research skills
\u2022 Time management and prioritization skills, with ability to multitask and focus on
time-sensitive projects, and meet deadlines
\u2022 Eagerness to learn and willingness to ask questions
\u2022 Professional demeanor and a drive to succeed<\/p>\n

Goals of Position:<\/strong>
\u2022 Gain a comprehensive understanding of the daily functions of the legislative branch in
Illinois state government.
\u2022 Learn to communicate and coordinate with others to complete complex assignments
and successfully organize events.
\u2022 Prepare to enter a professional work environment by gaining transferable skills that will
facilitate the transition to private or public sector employment.
\u2022 Strengthen professional writing, research, and media production abilities\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you are interested in this internship within the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, please email your current resume and cover letter to Dominick Vessini at dvessini@sgop.ilga.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"32599","_ch_external_id":"11193852","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-08-09","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11193852\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[89],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[53,59],"class_list":["post-32602","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-internships","ch_industry-communication-marketing-arts-entertainment","ch_industry-government-law-enforcement-public-policy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/32602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=32602"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=32602"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=32602"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=32602"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=32602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}