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What is the Organization's purpose/product/service?

State Government

Describe the interns responsibilities.

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within MD State Government. For 10 weeks (June 7 – August 13, 2010), interns: • Work in state government agencies on substantive tasks, including drafting speeches and correspondence, tracking legislation, attending hearings, assisting with constituent case work, and researching policy options • Participate in seminars with top Maryland officials and make site visits to State facilities • Develop policy papers on a significant issue facing Maryland (e.g. the Chesapeake Bay, crime, care for the elderly) and present their findings in person to the Governor

Describe the skill sets a successful candidate will have for this position.

Applicants must be: • Undergraduates attending a two- or a four-year college or university in Maryland, or Maryland residents attending an out-of-state college or university. • Entering their junior or senior year during the Fall 2010 semester, with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. All majors are strongly encouraged to apply.