Legislative Policy Intern

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona State Land Department is seeking a Legislative Policy Intern to support its legislative team. This role involves assisting with state, local, federal, and tribal government relations, as well as providing support to the Public Information Officer. The intern will gain firsthand experience in the legislative process by researching policy issues, tracking bills, drafting summaries, and attending hearings. This is a temporary, part-time position with schedule flexibility outside of the legislative session.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of the state legislative process
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Converting documents into PDFs and Zip files
• Basic office skills (using a copy machine, filing, data entry, etc.)
• Utilizing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Zoom for virtual meetings and instant messaging
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organization
• Navigation and use of Google Workspace including email, Calendar, Meets, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Chat.
• Multitask and prioritize assignments
• Perform the essential job functions as outlined
• Work collaboratively with office staff, legislators and/or organizations/agencies on legislative-related issues
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Government, Political Science, Public Affairs/Administration and Law.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment with multiple deadlines.
• Legislative policy and research experience.

Responsibilities

• Listen to committee hearings and take notes on bills the department is monitoring.
• Monitor state legislation impacting the department.
• Managing the database used for tracking bills and communicating the status of the database to the staff on a regular basis.
• Monitoring Legislative Committee calendars and communicate the upcoming hearings to the staff on a regular basis.
• Communicating with legislators, lobbyists, constituents, and the general public.
• Assist in coordinating stakeholder meetings.
• Responding to department inquiries.
• Attending legislative and committee hearings, taking notes, and preparing summaries of key discussions and information.
• Performing a range of clerical and administrative duties, including data entry, managing incoming mail, and other general office operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
• Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.
• Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern