Recent Interns
Collins Udekigbo
Collins Udekigbo
Collins Udekigbo
Current Employer: Office of the Lt. Governor of Georgia
Position: Director of External Affairs
It’s not a stretch for me to say that I owe my entire career to GeorgiaLink. The team took me under their wings and gave me a solid foundation by sharing with me the vast institutional knowledge they’ve acquired over the years. GeorgiaLink didn’t just teach me how to be a professional, they taught me how to go about it the right way.
Sister Edge
Collins Udekigbo
Collins Udekigbo
Current Employer: Georgia Power Company
Position: Legislative Affairs Manager
My internship at GeorgiaLink jumpstarted my interest in politics and positively changed the entire trajectory of my career. Through the experience I gained a deep understanding of the inner workings of state government and formed relationships that I have continued to build over the past decade as a state lobbyist. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone.
Charlotte Kaye
Collins Udekigbo
Juan S. Patino, J.D.
Current Employer: Washington, D.C. office of Senator David Perdue
Position: Legislative Assistant
In this role, I make recommendations and conduct research for the Senator in the areas of healthcare, education, and veterans policy. I credit my internship with GeorgiaLink during the Spring 2016 Legislative Session with giving me the tools, introductions, and experience necessary to work in a position on Capitol Hill. As Skin Edge said on our intern class' first day - this internship "will show you how a bill really becomes a law".
Juan S. Patino, J.D.
Juan S. Patino, J.D.
Juan S. Patino, J.D.
Current Employer: Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC.
Position: Associate
Interning at Georgia Link was a career-defining internship that served as a launching pad for my professional career. From my first day at the office, the Georgia Link team treated me, a then nineteen-year-old, like a valued team member. Thanks to my experiences with Georgia Link, I am comfortable walking into any room, regardless of what politician, judge, or executive is present, and effectively advocating on behalf of my clients.
Maya Allaf
Juan S. Patino, J.D.
Maya Allaf
Current Employer: Capgemini Government Solutions on the National Security and Defense team
Position: Senior Consultant
I didn't understand fully how state legislation gets reviewed and passed nor the dynamics of public affairs in Georgia until I had this experience with GeorgiaLink despite being a political science nerd! All of the partners were always there to answer my questions and involved the interns in events and meetings you don't usually find interns take a part in, so their support was definitely the highlight of the experience!
Internship Details
Fall Government Affairs Internship
GeorgiaLink Public Affairs Group secures and strengthens relationships between the private sector and government. We draw on our unique mix of experience in politics, private industry, government and professional associations to steer legislation and mobilize business and political communities to create opportunities for a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies, associations, entrepreneurs, professional groups and local governments.
We are offering a learning experience for undergraduate or recently graduated students to participate in our internship program. The primary purpose of the internship is to assist our team during the fall, leading up to the November elections and the Legislative session.
Behavioral traits, attitudes, and skills required
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a strong interest in politics and government
- Be punctual
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Be able to handle many different tasks at once
- Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills
- Be detail oriented
- Be able to identify and provide the appropriate level of information
- Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail
- Be positive and responsive
- Exude a high level of professionalism
- Be able to work well with peers in a team setting
- Be trustworthy and respectful
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with creation and distribution of electronic information such as calendar and event lists
- Create Excel spreadsheets
- Maintain and update fundraising database
- Event coordination
- Maintain a schedule for established deadlines
- Provide office and administrative support such as answering the phones and posting the mail
Benefits:
- Networking opportunities
- Credit hours upon agreement by sponsoring institution
- Paid internship
Post Session – Fall Internship (Currently Seeking)
Position Available: One
Position Type: Part-time
Position Dates: August-December
Days of the Week: Determined upon need and student’s schedule
Prerequisites: Junior or senior undergraduate student, or a recent graduate
Preferred Areas of Study (not required): Political Science, Public Policy, Pre-Law, Public Relations, Communications, Business
