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Jackson Cit CouncilmemberDerek Dobies

2012 Internship Opportunit

The office of Councilmember Derek Dobies is looking for enthusiastic interns to join his team and help serve the constituency of the 6th Ward and the

Jackson community at-large. Internship opportunities are open to current high school and college students who have an interest in government and are

looking to work with Councilmember Dobies in assisting constituents and implementing community-based events and upcoming projects.

Councilmember Dobies works to advance a dynamic agenda where city government and residents work closely together to make our neighborhoods

better and implement new and exciting programs for our city. He currently serves on the City Planning Commission, the Emergency Management

Advisory Council, the Finance and Tax Policy Committee and is spearheading a Task Force on Open Government.

Intern responsibilities typically include assisting with:

Organizing community events such as meetings and special neighborhood festivities

Performing casework to help address concerns of local business owners and residents

Monitoring news coverage and compiling relevant news clips Drafting website content and maintaining social media presence

Providing necessary research support on key policy issues

Drafting materials for press conferences and other events

Staffing the Councilmember at community meetings and events

Assisting in program development

Time commitment: 10 to 20 hours/week. Academic credit: available. All internships are unpaid.

Those interested in applying for an internship should send a resume and completed application to:

Councilmember Derek Dobies

Jackson City Hall

161 W. Michigan Avenue

Jackson, Michigan 49201

Or e-mail to: derekdobies@gmail.com

For more information, visit Councilmember Dobies online office at www.VoteDobies.com/intern

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Internship ApplicationJackson Cit CouncilmemberDerek Dobies

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