Student Intern for Government Affairs

Regent University • Virginia Beach, VA

1d

About The Position

The Student Intern for Government Affairs monitors federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the organization and prepares concise summaries. The intern conducts policy research and drafts briefing memos and talking points for meetings with elected officials and their staff. The role also supports legislative tracking, contact database maintenance, stakeholder outreach, and attendance at hearings, briefings, and public meetings to document and report key takeaways.

Requirements

• Strong written communication skills.
• Solid research and analytical skills.
• Working understanding of the legislative process and how federal, state, and local government institutions operate.
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with public officials, staff, and outside stakeholders.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks with limited supervision.
• Commitment to Regent’s core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant federal, state, and local legislation and regulatory developments, and prepare concise summaries.
• Conduct policy research and draft briefing memos and talking points for meetings with elected officials and their staff.
• Track bills, committee hearings, and floor action.
• Maintain an organized database of legislative and agency contacts.
• Support outreach to legislators, agency personnel, and coalition partners.
• Attend hearings, briefings, and public meetings, take detailed notes, and report key takeaways.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed