Legislative Analyst Internship
About The Position
Oregon’s nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a highly motivated student to serve as a legislative analyst intern during the 2027 legislative session. Graduate students studying public policy, law, or a related field who are eager to learn about Oregon’s legislative process are encouraged to apply. The internship will focus on one of the following policy areas: Housing, homelessness, housing development, land use, and zoning; Maternal and child health; Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention. The internship begins on January 4, 2027, and ends at the conclusion of the 2027 legislative session (usually near the end of June). The intern is expected to work approximately 30 hours per week in Salem. The work assigned to the intern will offer learning in committee organization and administration, bill management, research, communication, and other projects. The intern will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor who will provide professional growth and networking opportunities. LPRO’s mission is to provide professional, nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that support and inform the policymaking process. Our highest priority is to ensure that Oregon’s legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.
Requirements
- Have earned a bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university)
- Be a current graduate student in a master’s, PhD, JD, or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one of the desired policy areas: Housing, homelessness, housing development, land use, and zoning; Maternal and child health; Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention
- Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience
- Ability to work effectively in a nonpartisan role and serve individuals with differing political and policy perspectives
- Knowledge of one or more public policy issue areas relevant to Oregon
- Knowledge of Oregon’s governance structure
- Skill in computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
- Skill in organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
- Ability to maintain attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
- Ability to collaborate with LPRO team members
- Ability to work independently
Nice To Haves
- Familiar with Oregon’s state government structure
- Eager to learn
- Interested in pursuing a career in public policy
- Enjoys working with people
- Flexible and nimble in the face of change
- Can serve people with different perspectives and goals
- Well-organized
- Exercises independent judgment and discretion
Responsibilities
- Committee organization and administration
- Bill management
- Research
- Communication
- Other projects
Benefits
- Professional growth and networking opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
