Federal Policy Intern – Legislative & Advocacy

University of California Office of the President; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Legislative Intern for Winter 2027 at the University of California, Office of the President, provides legislative, policy, and administrative support to Federal Governmental Relations in Washington, DC. The role supports UC's federal policy priorities with Congress, White House, and federal agencies.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player, curious, adaptable, and eager to learn; required to be UC undergrad in UCDC Washington program, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and

Qualifications

• Must be a University of California undergraduate student participating in the UCDC Washington program.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and in a team.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal communications skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated interest and/or prior experience in federal policymaking.

Responsibilities

• Track development and progress of federal legislation impacting UC.
• Develop opportunities to share UC federal priorities with federal stakeholders.
• Identify and report on opportunities and obstacles to UC's federal policy priorities.
• Complete a lobbying capstone project on an agreed-upon issue for UC FGR.
• Assist in scheduling meetings with federal stakeholders and executing advocacy events.
• Assist in developing and distributing advocacy materials to stakeholders.
• Assist in training and preparing stakeholders for meetings with federal officials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communications

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate

UC undergraduate student in UCDC Washington program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

OneDrive

PowerPoint

Job description

The Legislative Intern for Winter 2027 at the University of California, Office of the President, provides legislative, policy, and administrative support to Federal Governmental Relations in Washington, DC. The role supports UC's federal policy priorities with Congress, White House, and federal agencies.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player, curious, adaptable, and eager to learn; required to be UC undergrad in UCDC Washington program, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and