2027 GDOT Legislative Internship – GST061 – D

Team Georgia; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) seeks a Legislative Affairs Intern to support the Director of Policy and Government Affairs and the Government and Legislative Relations Specialist.

You will manage the legislative inquiry system, prepare briefings and internal documents, track legislation, attend House and Senate committee meetings, and conduct various research projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full or part-time student in a college or university
• GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Eligibility to work in the United States; minimum age 18
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• General knowledge of Georgia's legislative process

Responsibilities

• Assist the Legislative Affairs team with day-to-day tasks and projects
• Help manage the legislative inquiry system and prepare internal documents
• Track and report on legislation and committee activity
• Attend House and Senate committee meetings and floor sessions as needed
• Conduct various research projects and support supervision on assignments

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of Georgia legislative流程

Education

GPA 2.0 or better

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our agency by assisting the work units with projects as assigned. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

This is a temporary internship position. Interns are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the previous Fall Semester. This position does not include benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during the program period.

The pay for this position is as follows:

• Lower-division undergraduate (0–59 semester hours): $20.00 per hour
• Upper-division undergraduate (60–120 semester hours): $21.00 per hour
• Graduate students (must hold a bachelor’s degree and be enrolled in a graduate program): $23.00 per hour

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Specific Duties:

The Georgia Department of Transportation’s Legislative Affairs team functions as a liaison between the department, the Governor’s Office, state agencies, and state, federal, and local elected officials. The Legislative Affairs intern works closely with the Director of Policy and Government Affairs and the Government and Legislative Relations Specialist.

Day to day responsibilities of the legislative affairs intern includes helping manage the legislative inquiry system, preparing briefings and internal documents, tracking legislation, attending House and Senate committee meetings, and conducting various research projects.

During the legislative session, interns are responsible for attending House and Senate Floor Sessions and committee hearings and tracking legislation as it passes through both chambers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Agency Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full or part-time student in a college or university —
• 2.0 overall GPA or better – Current academic transcript —
• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age —
• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school’s Internship program —
• Excellent written and oral communication skills —
• Organizational skills —
• Ability to multi-task —
• A general knowledge of Georgia’s legislative process

THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Students are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification. This is a temporary position and there are no benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Students may work a maximum of 40 hours per week for up to 12 weeks. The pay for this position is as follows: – 59 semester hours-$20.00 per hour – 60-120 semester hours- $21.00 per hour – Graduate Students- $23.00 per hour

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Student enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, or university/college. Must be currently enrolled during the internship.

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• Requisition ID: INT005P
• Number of Openings: 2
• Shift: Day Job