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Georgia Department of Human Services

Governmental Affairs

Georgia Department of Human Services, Tate, Georgia, United States, 30177


Salary:

$12.00 Hourly

Location :

GA 30334, GA

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

2025-71414

Division/Office:

OEA - Office of External Affairs

Unit:

Office of External Affairs

Opening Date:

10/15/2024

Closing Date:

11/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service . The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of External Affairs (OEA) - Legislative Affairs is seeking candidates for the position of Intern. This position will start on January 6th, 2025 and will run through May 30th, 2025 and is located in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia.

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!

Job Description

As an intern for the DHS Governmental Affairs team, you will support our team in monitoring legislative meetings, preparing summaries and other materials for subject matter experts and legislators, and assisting in the planning and execution of the Department's state board and commission meetings.

You can expect to work in a fast-paced environment and enjoy many opportunities to

learn more about politics, state government, and the legislative process.

Role and Responsibilities:Develop summaries of legislative committee meetings, relevant bills, and other meetings as assigned.Assist with resolving constituent and legislative inquiries.Monitor and organize the agency's legislative tracking system.Create agendas, powerpoints, and other materials in preparation for Board and Commission meetings.Help with other tasks related to Legislative Session as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements:• Must be a currently enrolled junior, senior, graduate student, or no more than one year past graduation.• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.• Must be a Georgia resident or attending/attended a Georgia college, university, or law school.

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services

https://dhs.georgia.gov/

Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.

DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process.

Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.

Insurance

Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.

Health Benefits : 1-800-610-1863

Flexible Benefits : 1-877-342-7339

Retirement

State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry

Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609

Deferred Compensation

Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.

Peach State Reserves : 1-877-342-7339

Credit Union

Employees are eligible to become members of the and

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Are you currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, Graduate school student, or no more than one year past graduation?

YesNo

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Are you currently a Georgia resident or attending/attended a Georgia college, university, or law school?

YesNo

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Do you have a 3.0 GPA or higher?

YesNo

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Do you have the ability to travel to downtown Atlanta (47 Trinity Ave, Atlanta, GA 30334) during the internship?

YesNo

Required Question