Advocacy & Government Relations Intern

STCU•Liberty Lake, WA

18h

About The Position

The Advocacy & Government Relations Intern will support STCU’s government and public affairs efforts within the Community Impact & Advocacy 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 may also support other departmental initiatives and special projects as needs arise. The position may be fully remote, hybrid, or in person in Liberty Lake, Washington. Some periodic travel to STCU’s Liberty Lake headquarters may be required. The internship runs from January 2027 through June 2027, with the possibility of extension, and averages 15–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Reliable transportation is needed; mileage is reimbursed. Pay is $20 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled college student for the entirety of the internship through Spring 2027 and seeking academic credits; master’s and law students are eligible.
Currently pursuing 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.
Able to contribute and work as a self-starter on a small team.
Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and proactively research, analyze, and communicate findings on complex issues.
Knowledge of public policy, the legislative process, and advocacy-related topics.
Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesize complex legislative and policy information into high-level executive summaries.
Ability to complete projects quickly and work to tight deadlines.
Organized, with the ability to help others get organized.
Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills.
Professional work ethic and independent time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Forms.
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.