description

Intern(s) will work in the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS), under the direction of the Director of Planning and Programs or the Director of Public Relations and Education, 15-30 hours per week (hours can be adjusted as needed). The duration of the internship is contingent upon the completion of assigned projects and/or graduation.

scope of the internship

The intern will assist the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety with administrative support, research and analysis regarding grantee issues and program development. The intern will interact with state, federal, county and local agencies, Georgia constituents and local authorities as well as GOHS staff; perform independent research, attend public meetings and report back to the division director. Professional and educational development including:

• Introduction to state government and management;
• Exposure to the State of Georgia’s highway safety program development and operations; and
• Experience with GOHS and its initiatives.

eligibility requirements

• Student must be currently pursuing a degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Public Policy, Law or a closely related field.
• Student must have a 2.8 GPA or higher.
• He/she must be a Georgia resident or attending a Georgia college, university; or law school. (Graduate and Law students are strongly encouraged to apply.)
• Strong computer, writing and communication skills are necessary for successful completion of duties.

compensation

GOHS may cover the cost of 3 credit hours payable to the college or university per semester or may provide a stipend based on classification.

contact information

Valeria A. Bell

Internship Coordinator

Governor’s Office of Highway Safety

34 Peachtree Street, NE

Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia 30303

Office: 404.656.6996

Fax: 404.656.4826

vbell@gohs.ga.gov

For additional information on the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety please visit our web site at www.gahighwaysafety.org. If you have an interest please submit the following your resume, a cover letter stating your interest, and a letter of recommendation.