The Program Operations intern is involved in both Grassroots Organizing and Legislative activities.
Interns act as liaisons between the national office and state and local activists.
In addition, interns circulate the latest news on matters of importance to Common Cause, attend congressional hearings, and summarzie floor debate. Interns gain firsthand knowledge of effective lobbying techniques as they work with staff lobbyists to monitor action on Capitol Hill. Interns assist the staff in researching and collecting data for policy papers, congressional testimony, and other written documents. The Media Communications Office serves as the main contact between Common Cause and print and broadcast reporters and editors nationwide. Press office interns aid in producing, proofing and distributing press releases and studies, booking radio talk shows, answering press and public information requests, reading and clipping newspapers, updating press lists and analyzing editorial response to Common Cause issues.