Legislative Intern

The Legislative Intern joins a team of dedicated government relations professionals to provide administrative support, note-taking, and committee coverage for the legislative session. The role is approximately 10 hours per week on a flexible schedule, primarily on-site/in-person.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Including, but not limited to):

• Attend committee hearings, meetings, and floor sessions
• Take accurate, complete notes
• Effectively communicate legislative actions to lobby team and clients
• Prepare concise written reports
• Perform light policy research

SALARY: $20/hr

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES) REQUIRED:

• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by e-mail and telephone with clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Ability to travel to private and public buildings locally via private or public conveyance to fulfill essential job functions

• Exhibit strong interpersonal relationships and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to work successfully within a team environment
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work, and following assignments through to completion
• Skill in written and verbal communications
• Ability to be flexible in schedule
• Ability to handle details with accuracy

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Requires use of office equipment, such as computers, phones, and copiers
• Requires sitting and computer-related activities for extended periods of time
• Requires occasional lifting up to and exceeding 20 pounds