This reference is also used by reporters and activists looking for background on Common Cause issues. State Issues Interns will search the Internet, call state agencies and talk with Common Cause staff and volunteers around the country. They will research issues, analyze legislation on the state and local level, design issues packets, and answer information requests. Excellent research and writing skills are necessary. The Internet Communications Office is always on the look-out for skilled, able interns to help maintain, upgrade, and expand commoncause.org.
Interns work with the staff to maintain, promote, and upgrade the site.
In addition, interns will have the opportunity to develop special sections on the website from start to finish. Familiarity with Frontpage or Dreamweaver, as well as a background in graphic design or on-line database development, is preferred but not required.