Advocacy & Government Relations Intern

STCU•Liberty Lake, WA

1d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Advocacy & Government Relations Intern will support projects related to STCU’s government and public affairs efforts within the Community Impact & Advocacy (CI&A) department. The internship offers hands-on experience tracking public policy, government relations, and community impact initiatives during the legislative season. The intern will monitor, analyze, and report on legislation and policy issues affecting credit union members, employees, and communities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and at the federal level. The role also includes preparing a weekly legislative update, researching and summarizing emerging policy issues relevant to credit unions, education, and related topics, and helping coordinate legislative meetings, travel, and stakeholder engagement. The intern may also support other CI&A initiatives and special projects as departmental needs arise. The internship runs from January 2027 through June 2027, with possible extension, and averages 15–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The position may be fully remote, hybrid, or in person in Liberty Lake, Washington. Periodic travel to STCU Headquarters in Liberty Lake may be required. Reliable transportation is needed, and mileage reimbursement is provided. Pay is $20 per hour, depending on experience; the posting also lists a salary range of $18–$20 per hour.

Requirements

Be an enrolled college student for the entirety of the internship through Spring 2027 and be seeking credits; master’s and law students are eligible.
Be working toward a degree in Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Economics or Law, Business Administration, or a similar field, or have an intended career path in politics or government relations.
Be versatile in working as a contributor and self-starter on a small team.
Work independently, navigate ambiguity, and proactively research, analyze, and communicate findings on complex issues.
Have knowledge of public policy, the legislative process, and advocacy-related topics.
Have analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesize complex legislative and policy information into high-level executive summaries.
Be able to turn around projects quickly and work to tight deadlines.
Be organized and able to help others get organized.
Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Have a professional work ethic and independent time-management skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Forms.
Have reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in public policy or government work or internships, such as a congressional internship, legislative internship, or campaign experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and report on legislation and policy issues affecting credit union members, employees, and communities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and at the federal level.
Prepare a comprehensive weekly legislative update.
Research and summarize emerging policy issues relevant to credit unions, education, and related topics.
Assist with coordinating legislative meetings, travel, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Support other Community Impact & Advocacy initiatives and special projects as departmental needs arise.