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Potential Opportunities & Job Descriptions

Office of Communications

The Office of Communications is responsible for working with the press and developing the Governor's communications strategy. The office communicates with the media by holding press conferences, issuing press releases and media advisories. The office also handles media requests for interviews and statements, staffs the Governor's events that are open to the media, and houses the Governor's speechwriter. The Communications intern should possess computer and writing skills.

Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs

The Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs functions as a liaison between the Governor's office and outside groups, including the Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C., county commissioners, and mayors. This department is searching for a multi-talented individual who is a good communicator, organized and can multi-task.

Office of Constituent Services

The Office of Constituent Services responds to the Governor’s mail, e-mail, and phone calls from the public. Staff conducts research on a broad range of policy issues in order to respond to constituents’ requests. Constituent Services interns should be comfortable communicating with the public on the telephone, and have a pleasant demeanor. A legal background and /or interest in legislative tracking is helpful but not required.

Office of the First Lady

This office is housed at the Governor’s Mansion. This department is responsible for scheduling and executing all events for First Lady Mary Perdue. This department supports the initiatives of the First Lady, including the Our Children Campaign, the First Lady's Children's Cabinet, and the Mansion Foundation. Event planning experience is helpful, but not necessary. The intern should possess an interest in and knowledge of children’s issues, in addition to an understanding of basic computer programs.

Office of Policy

The Office of Policy advances the Governor's agenda through background research, fact-finding, often interacting with state and federal agencies. Interns are required to have excellent written and oral communication skills, and must be a critical thinker. A general knowledge of several different policy areas is important. Most work is accomplished independently, requiring interns to be self-motivated and proficient in time-management.

Office of Scheduling

The Office of Scheduling collects, organizes, and responds to all invitations for the Governor. This department is responsible for all maintenance of the Governor's time, including travel arrangements, staff assignments, and other logistics. The Scheduling intern should possess excellent communication and organization skills and the ability to multi-task.

Office of Executive Appointments

The Office of Executive Appointments oversees the Governor’s appointment of qualified individuals to 200 state and federal boards, commissions, committees and authorities. Executive Appointments also communicates regularly with state agency staff, coordinates swearing-in ceremonies for new board members, and is responsible for a weekly news release announcing appointment progress. The Executive Appointments intern should be detail-oriented with strong interpersonal communication skills due to regular interaction with the public. Other qualifications include organizational skills and proficiency in MS Excel.

Office of Executive Counsel

The Office of Executive Counsel handles all of the executive orders in the Governor’s office. Executive Counsel also responds to all open records requests for our agency, and handles all legal matters affecting the office of the Governor. Meetings with agencies, staff members, and others are conducted by this office in an effort to help promote and further the Governor’s agenda. The Executive Counsel intern should possess strong communication and writing skills. A legal background or interest in law is helpful but not required.

The Commission for A New Georgia

In 2003 the Commission for a New Georgia initiated a series of task forces designed to identify private sector practices that could make state government more effective and efficient. The 2003-2004 task forces have reported their findings, and the Commission is now in the process of implementing these ideas. In addition, CNG will initiate a new series of task forces for 2005-2006. The CNG intern should be proficient in Microsoft Office and possess good writing skills and communication skills.

*There are also opportunities available within various state agencies. For a complete list of internships available next semester, please contact the Governor's Intern Program office.