Legislative Internship Opportunity

This is open to any student with Down syndrome enrolled in a college program. 

The Triangle Down Syndrome Network is assisting Representative John Bradford is his search for a Legislative Intern. This internship opportunity is open to people with Down syndrome who have been accepted into a college program or are currently enrolled in a college program. The intern will work 9-12 hours a week for 6-7 weeks. The start date is flexible between May 17th and 23rd. The location of the internship is the NC Legislative Building in Raleigh. LINK TO INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Click here to learn more about Paul Kocher's experience as Bradford's 2016 Legislative Intern.

In a typical day, Paul alphabetized caller's business cards, matched mailing labels to outgoing letters and affixed them to the correct envelope, retrieved mail for several offices from the mail room elsewhere in the building and delivered correspondence between some offices, attended legislative sessions and events held on the grounds for the education/acquaintance of the legislators, accompanied the representative when he gave tours of the Capitol, and other tasks as assigned. He wore a coat and tie each time he worked as this is the required dress code for Chambers.

If you have questions regarding the application or internship, please contact Kari Alberque at the Triangle Down Syndrome Network. 919-803-0515 [email protected]