Senate Policy Intern
About The Position
The Utah Senate invites applications for the position of Senate Policy Intern for the 2027 General Session of the Utah Legislature. This internship provides the opportunity to work on substantive policy issues under the direction of the Senate’s Senior Policy Advisor. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate strong writing and research skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage demanding workloads with sound judgment. This position requires intellectual rigor, adaptability and professionalism in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and discretion are essential. This is a full-time, seasonal, nonpartisan position. Interns do not perform any campaign work. The Utah Senate serves all senators and is dedicated to maintaining a neutral stance in all aspects of its work.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program or hold a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrate strong research and analytical skills
- Completely accurate and detail-oriented in research and reporting
- Demonstrate strong, technical, and concise writing skills
- Synthesize complex written information with clarity, conciseness, and well-reasoned analysis
- Respond effectively to suggestions
- Maintain strict confidentiality and trust when working with multiple senators and staff
- Use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Operate the basic functionality of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in a graduate-degree program or hold a bachelor’s degree
- Prior work or internship experience in government, economics, political science, law or a related field
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and tracking major policy initiatives during the 2027 General Session.
- Reviewing policy proposals related to draft legislation
- Writing summaries of proposed legislation
- Tracking key legislation through the legislative process
- Preparing written reports on outcomes of key legislation
- Completing research projects related to pending legislation
- Facilitating administrative processes for prioritizing legislation, including for the Senate Rules Committee
Benefits
- This position is not eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
