Office: Assemblymember Wicks

Position: Paid Student Intern

Dates of Internship: 2026, exact dates flexible, maximum 4 months

Salary: $20/hour (part-time)

Location: Primarily in-person at District Office, 1515 Clay St. Oakland, CA

94612 with occasional travel throughout the district for meetings and events

Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is seeking an intern to work in the District

Office, and in the 14th Assembly District Field. The mission of the AD 14

Internship Program is to extend an opportunity for individuals to learn

through active participation and under direct supervision, how AD 14

provides services to constituents and how statewide legislation impacts our

district. Interns will serve as an extension of the office, and an extension of

the Member, and maintain professionalism accordingly.

Internship Goals:

• Interns will experience the responsibilities, events, demands,

challenges, and successes of serving constituents and addressing

community needs.

• Interns will comprehend the components, deadlines, and complexities

of the legislative processes.

• Interns will gain an understanding and work to support the Member’s

policy priorities on a statewide and district wide level

Preferred Education:

• Completed or currently enrolled in an accredited college/university

Posted: 4/30/26

Qualifications:

• Highly organized and able to multitask

• Able to work proactively in a fast-paced environment with competing

priorities

• Able to prioritize, track, and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and follow through on assigned tasks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Work well with others

• Have reliable transportation to the District Office and to attend events

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Answer the phones with professionalism, take messages accurately,

and follow protocol to transfer calls and/or support the needs of the

caller.

• Use the Legislative Constituent Management System (LCMS) database,

including for data entry, searching for constituents, recording

legislative support and opposition, and tracking and managing

constituent cases in real time.

• Become proficient in the use of the Legislative Information System

(LIS) database as a research tool.

• Monitor the Member’s legislative priorities and draft constituent

response letters.

• Join District staff in organizing and attending meetings and events on

Member’s behalf, support with notetaking and follow up action items

• Research and monitor District issues

• Track and follow the state’s legislative session as it impacts AD-14

• Assist District staff with other tasks as assigned

The hourly schedule may vary week by week but must be previously agreed

upon with supervisor. Successful interns may be considered for full-time

employment opportunities based on performance, demonstrated skills, and

organizational needs.

Contact: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to

ilaf.esuf@asm.ca.gov. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Posted: 4/30/26