Legislative Affairs & Policy Intern

Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legislative Affairs & Policy Intern provides support for the division's legislative affairs, policy development, and implementation activities.

This position supports the division before, during, and following the legislative session by monitoring legislation, conducting policy and statutory research, preparing legislative materials, coordinating internal and external follow-up, and tracking the implementation of enacted legislation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative activity, including introduced bills, amendments, committee agendas, hearings, floor activity, and legislative actions relevant to the division.
• Track legislation that may affect division programs, operations, stakeholders, or statutory responsibilities.
• Conduct legislative and policy research and summarize findings for division staff and leadership.

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona's children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Legislative Affairs & Policy Intern

Job Location:

Address: 150 N 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 58007

Posting Details

Hourly Rate: $15.40-$24.20 (DOE)

Grade: 4

Job Summary

The Legislative Affairs & Policy Intern provides support for the division's legislative affairs, policy development, and implementation activities. This position supports the division before, during, and following the legislative session by monitoring legislation, conducting policy and statutory research, preparing legislative materials, coordinating internal and external follow-up, and tracking the implementation of enacted legislation.

The position will provide dedicated support for coordinating implementation activities associated with prior-session legislation and will assist with division activities related to Arizona SB 1162 (2026). The position will work collaboratively with division leadership, program staff, and other stakeholders to ensure legislative requirements, deadlines, and implementation activities are appropriately tracked and communicated.

This position is intended to provide meaningful professional experience in legislative affairs, public policy, statutory implementation, and government operations while providing the division with additional capacity to manage time-sensitive legislative responsibilities.

Job Duties

Legislative Monitoring and Session Support

Monitor legislative activity, including introduced bills, amendments, committee agendas, hearings, floor activity, and legislative actions relevant to the division. Track legislation that may affect division programs, operations, stakeholders, or statutory responsibilities. Conduct legislative and policy research and summarize findings for division staff and leadership. Assist with preparation of bill summaries, legislative updates, briefing materials, talking points, presentations, and other legislative documents.

Attend or monitor legislative committee hearings and other proceedings, as assigned. Maintain accurate and current legislative tracking tools and databases.

Legislative Implementation And Coordination

Track enacted legislation from prior legislative sessions and assist with coordinating implementation activities across applicable division program areas. Maintain implementation timelines, action-item trackers, and status reports for legislative requirements. Identify statutory requirements, effective dates, deadlines, and outstanding implementation activities.

Coordinate follow-up with division staff to obtain status updates and identify issues requiring additional attention. Assist with documenting implementation decisions, milestones, deliverables, and outstanding items. Support communication and coordination among program areas to promote consistent and timely implementation of legislative changes. Escalate significant delays, questions, or potential implementation issues to appropriate staff.

SB 1162 (2026) And Priority Policy Initiatives

Provide research, coordination, tracking, and administrative support related to Arizona SB 1162 (2026). Assist in identifying statutory requirements and implementation activities associated with the legislation. Coordinate information requests and follow-up activities among relevant division staff and stakeholders. Develop and maintain project timelines, issue trackers, meeting materials, and