Libertarian Party of NY -- Press Releases -- Libertarians Seek Fall Interns

Libertarians Seek Fall Interns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPT. 1, 1999
College students seeking an opportunity to learn more about public policy and to make a better world are being sought by the Libertarian Party of New York as fall 1999 interns. Internships will also be offered in the spring and summer, according to Libertarian Party of New York Media Director Richard A. Cooper, a Westbury business executive who will coordinate the interns statewide.

Applications will be accepted for fall through Sept. 24. Selected interns will be expected to commit to complete at least 20 assignments which can include research, writing, helping with mailings, campus and field organizing, and Operation Politically Homeless. Unfortunately, no pay is available at this time but all interns will receive a letter of reference, a certfificate of their participation, and a gift certificate for a libertarian bookstore. Efforts will be made to secure college credit for their participation. Students are encouraged to express an interest in spring and summer internships.

Those who can will be asked to help in campaigns of Scott T. Hurst for Binghamton City Council and of Suffolk candidates such as Audrey Capozzi for Brookhaven Supervisor and Bruce Martin for County Legislature.

Applicants are asked to advise their: Name; e-mail; School address and phone; Permanent address and phone; School; Major/Minor; Expected date of degree; Career Plans; Post-graduate plans. They are asked to answer these questions at any length needed: What public-policy issues interest you? Which books would you consider the most influential in the development of your own philosophy? Briefly describe the role of government in a free society? How familiar are you with government activity in New York State? Explain how you expect to benefit from this internship? When are you available? How did you hear about this internship? In addition, applicants are to submit a resume and short autobiography.

Applications can be mailed to Libertarian Party of Nassau County, 230 Hilton Avenue, Suite 17, Hempstead, NY 11550 Attn: Richard Cooper or emailed to LPNY98Campaign@hotmail.com. The Libertarian Party stands for individual liberty, free markets, and personal responsibility in order to foster a society that enjoys more justice, abundance and peace. Information about the Libertarian Party can be obtained by calling 1-800-ELECT US or viewing the LPNY website at http://ny.lp.org.

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