Internship Program

Summary/Instructions

Each year I am able offer a limited number of internship opportunities to college students in my Reading Office as budget and space allow.  I firmly believe that gaining hands-on, real-world experience is an integral part of a student’s education.  Therefore, I attempt to make internships in my offices challenging and interesting for students.

Because I receive many applications for internships, the application process can be competitive.  As such, it is important that you provide a complete packet of application materials as outlined below.  As part of the applicant review process, you may be asked to come in for a personal interview. Ties to Berks County are strongly preferred.

Applications for 2024 summer internships must be received by April 26, 2024. We will begin conducting interviews in early May.

In addition to the internship application, prospective applicants need to submit:

1. A resume & cover letter
2. One letter of recommendation; and,
3. A short writing sample (college research paper is acceptable)

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the responsibilities of an intern?

Interns in my Reading Office will be given the opportunity to gain practical experience in government and politics.  The intern’s duties include: researching legislation, policy, and issues; interacting with the general public, government professionals, and business leaders; helping constituents solve problems with state government; drafting letters and other correspondence and communications; attending legislative and local meetings in Reading; and, general administrative duties.

Do interns need to be enrolled in political science/government-related majors?

While many students who apply for internships are indeed political science/government majors, it is not a requirement for the internship.  The internship experience is relevant and beneficial to students enrolled in a wide range of majors, including business, communications, human services, and the sciences.

Is academic credit granted for the internship?

The requirements for securing academic credit for an internship are set by the school the student attends.  My staff and I will certainly work with the intern and school officials to provide any relevant information, evaluation, and verification needed to allow the student to fulfill the requirements of an internship.

Internship Application Form:

Internship

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address *

Address 2

City *

State * AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Zip Code *

Email *

Phone Number

Education

University, College, or High School *

Current Grade Level *

Freshman

Sophmore

Junior

Senior

Program of Study

GPA

What type of internship are you interested? *

Part-Time

Full-Time

Paid

Unpaid

For Credit

(Select all that apply)

If for credit, does your school have prescribed requirements for the internship?

Yes

No

How many credits can you earn?

Internship Coordinator Name:

Internship Coordinator Phone:

Internship Coordinator Email:

Internship Period Requested:

Fall

Spring

Summer

OtherOther

Year

Location

Reading

Hours and Days Available:

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