Deirdre Costigan MP is looking for a part time employed intern (3 days) to work in her Westminster office on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension thereafter. The successful applicant will help provide support to other members of the team across a range of areas, with a primary focus on delivering effective communication on several platforms, that reaches and engages her constituents. The applicant should be a strong communicator and someone who is able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced Parliamentary office. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the MP to ensure that the media strategy supports their priorities and enhances their visibility on key issues
• Work with the team to ensure media communications and statements are updated and reflect the concerns of constituents
• Assist with arrangements of events; this may include venue research and bookings; compiling and managing guest-lists and providing on-the-day event support as required.
• Assist on projects
• Assisting/learning how to manage casework
• Attending surgeries and other meetings as part of training
• Basic administrative support
• Learning/assisting in appropriate research
• Learning/assisting in drafting responses to constituents
• Open handle and action email, post and social media enquiries 

Skills and Experience 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated and well organised individual who can manage and prioritise a demanding workload, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Polite, confident and empathetic approach to public engagement
• A good knowledge of current affairs and politics
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of software for graphic design, video captioning and creating content is desirable
• Experience in using social media platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Microsoft Word and Outlook)
• Sympathetic to the aims of the Labour Party