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Organization Name/Information: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court

Contact name/Information:
Janet Blair Communications, Information and Public Outreach Director
Phone: 841-9897 or 401-9669
email: jblair@metrocourt.state.nm.us

Information about the Internship

What tasks will the intern perform; what specific/general skills/experience do you seek?

There will be a lot of writing involved, with some basic reporting. We need someone who is computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. HTML knowledge would also be nice, along with some basic photography skills. Event organization and good interpersonal communication skills are highly desirable. Knowledge of or interest in law/criminal justice system is also valuable. There will be a lot of writing involved, with some basic reporting. We need someone who is computer literate in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. HTML knowledge would also be nice, along with some basic photography skills. Event organization and good interpersonal communication skills are highly desirable. Knowledge of or interest in law/criminal justice system is also valuable.

What specific documents/communication projects will the intern work with and be able to present in a portfolio (or otherwise substantiate) upon completion of the internship?

 Depending on the time of year, the intern will have a variety of tasks from writing news releases, FAQs, and for brochures. Intern will also do photography (if knowledgeable), special events management and media relations. We will be working pretty intensely on a new court website, also.

How much supervision/mentoring will the intern likely receive or have available?

Daily contact with supervisor/judges/court administration

Is the internship paid or a volunteer opportunity? Volunteer for educational credit

Expected range of hours worked per week (cannot exceed 20) Prefer 16-20 hours

Expected duration (normally cannot be less than 4 weeks) One semester

Location of the work: on site

Other pertinent information:

Successful applicants will have to pass a background check prior to acceptance by the court