Intern - Legislative Budget and Policy Assistant
State of Colorado•Denver, CO
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is seeking two part-time assistants to support the process of reviewing the management, operations, and fiscal needs of state agencies. Assistants will develop recommendations for the JBC, create issue briefs on topics impacting state agencies, and present these issues in public meetings. The role also involves research to inform evidence-based policy choices and performing administrative tasks within the office.
Requirements
- Background in research, data analysis, economics, or finance.
- Interest in public policy, non-partisan work, and/or budget issues.
- Strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Experience working with Excel, Google Suite, and/or other databases.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university.
- Coursework in public policy and administration or a related field.
- An interest in working in state politics and government in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing the management, operations, and fiscal needs of state agencies to develop recommendations for the JBC.
- Developing issue briefs on specified topics impacting state agencies.
- Presenting these issues to the JBC in public meetings.
- Performing research that informs evidence-based policy choices.
- Performing administrative tasks within the office.
Benefits
- Course credit based on institutional academic requirements.
- A $10.00 per day travel stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
