As a public affairs intern at the state advocacy office, I have to be ready for anything. One of the things I love most about my position is that there’s never a dull moment, and the day’s schedule can change at any time. Last week, I was enjoying my usual bus trip into the office. As we passed Soldier’s Grove, bright yellow and red Wendy’s trucks were blocking traffic. I could see Wendy’s employees setting up booths and tents on the lawn across from the Capitol Complex. Later that day, Lindsay (my fellow intern) and I walked to the Grove to sign-up new One Million Strong supporters.
On several occasions, Lindsay and I have worked independently while Anne and Sari have been on business trips. It’s a great honor that they trust us to open and close the office by ourselves, and to work entire days without supervision. Even alone in the office, there’s still lots to be done! On one such day, I learned a new software, emailed a band manager about tabling at a show, wrote a blurb about Campaign Organizer Action Camp 2008 for the national office, and contacted public policy staff about a public affairs meeting, among other things.
Of course, another fun aspect of this internship has been meeting all the other interns and making friends. Planned Parenthood Facebook and MySpace accounts make it easy to keep it touch with everyone, even though we’re spread across the state. Plus, we’ll each be updating this blog throughout the summer, for your entertainment and ours!
- Cassie,
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