The Republican Governors Association is looking for intelligent, energetic college students to spend a semester learning the nuts and bolts of politics in America. The internship program is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and tools that will assist an intern in all future professional endeavors.



Interns will have exposure to the various aspects of the RGA. Responsibilities include assisting the finance team with fundraising, events and member services, working with our political team tracking news, polls and other information related to the gubernatorial campaigns as well as administrative tasks necessary for the overall success of the organization.



Any student who is interested in interning with the RGA should visit our webpage at www.rga.org and navigate to the intern program tab. A letter from RGA Chairman and Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue is posted as well as application details and a link to our online application.



Details of the program:

Application deadlines:

Summer 2007 – April 1, 2007
Fall 2007 – July 1, 2007

Stipend:

$1,000/month (regardless of whether or not the student receives course credit)

Positions available:

DC: 1 Finance, 1 Political, 1 Administrative

Atlanta: 1 Administrative/Political

Duration of internship:

The duration of an internship will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

School credit:

RGA will be glad to assist in any way if a student would like to receive course credit for their internship.



If you or any of your students have any questions, feel free to send me an e-mail at akincaid@rga.org.