NMACI Policy Intern Sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry (ACI) is the statewide business advocate, providing lobbying, advocacy, and other resources for New Mexico businesses, with a focus on improving policies that impact employers and New Mexico’s quality of life.
ACI is accepting applications for the NMACI Internship sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. The internship is a semester long leadership program designed for undergraduate and graduate students. The program is unmatched in its engagement with business leaders, interaction with elected officials, and opportunities to support important initiatives that benefit the state of New Mexico and its economic well-being.
The NMACI Intern will directly engage in ACI’s member-driven policy development process by attending and participating in a variety of committee meetings. ACI committees—comprised entirely of ACI member businesses—offer a unique opportunity for ACI members to add their expertise and judgement to our policymaking, as well as influence legislation and regulations that impact business. In addition to policy development the intern will have the opportunity to engage in educational, advocacy, and communication activities.
ACI’s policy committees include: Agriculture & Food Processing, Economic Development, Education & Workforce Development, Energy & Extractive Industries, Entrepreneurship & Technology, Environment, Healthcare, Regulatory & Government Accountability, Taxation, Water & Land Use, and Workplace Issues & Legal Reform. The intern will participate in ACI discussions, policy formation, as well as research. Additionally, the NMACI Intern will have the unique opportunity to work directly with industry leaders to create polices that directly affect New Mexico’s economy.
TO APPLY:
Deadline to Apply: Materials must be received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Anticipated Fellowship Commencement: Monday, January 21, 2019
Required Application Materials: Cover letter and resume with contact information for two references
Requirements: Must be able to work up to 20 hours per week on a regular, reliable schedule. Must be an undergraduate or graduate level student.
Degree Fields: All interested candidates will be considered, but an ideal candidate will major in business or public policy, esp. management, marketing, business law, general business, public policy, communications, or healthcare policy
Compensation: $10.00/hour
Contact: Applicants, please send application materials to Nicole Lucero, at nlucero@nmaci.org
Current Policy Intern
Selah Cantwell was born in Albuquerque and raised in several different cities around New Mexico and Florida including La Luz, Las Cruces, Cape Canaveral, and Albuquerque. She is currently studying Political Science and History at the University of New Mexico, and hopes to attend UNM’s law school upon receiving her Bachelor’s degree in 2021. She has a passion for public service, and enjoys traveling to new places and being outdoors during her free time.
Past Policy Interns
Rebeca Alderete Baca was born and raised in Albuquerque. She is a third-generation daughter of the Bueno Foods Baca family. After receiving a BA from University of Chicago and an MFA from Columbia University, she now lives in Albuquerque and seeks to investigate the future of small business in New Mexico.
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Janae Amparan is currently a student at the University of New Mexico working towards a degree in Communication. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she has a deep admiration for her hometown and its characteristics. Upon graduation Janae would love to continue exploring New Mexico and what it has to offer. Outside of school, Janae enjoys creating new experiences for growth as well as traveling.
Alicia Leger is currently a law student at the University of New Mexico School of Law. She graduated from the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management with her Bachelor of Business Administration in December of 2014. Alicia was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico and has spent multiple years studying abroad in South East Asia. Alicia plans to remain in New Mexico upon graduating law school and hopes to use her experiences and education to benefit her community. In her free time Alicia embraces New Mexico’s natural beauty and enjoys skiing and camping throughout the state.
Renee Alvidrez is an Albuquerque native. Before beginning her business degree at the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management, with a concentration in marketing, she completed an associate’s degree at Central New Mexico Community College. She graduated with her bachelor’s in the spring of 2017.