Legislative Intern

Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC); Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) in Montpelier, VT is seeking a Legislative Intern to track environmental legislation during the 2027 session. The role involves monitoring hearings, following bills, and reporting findings to VNRC, Vermont Conservation Voters and the Vermont Planners Association.

Some remote work may be possible. Compensation is $18.50 per hour for a ~32-hour week from Jan 11 to Apr 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Interest in state-level policies and policy-making.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Diplomatic, curious and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor State House hearings and report results to VNRC, VCV and VPA staff.
• Track movements and changes to specific bills followed by VNRC, VCV and VPA.
• Possibly engage with lawmakers.
• Draft bill summaries, talking points or other documents as needed.

Skills

Policy tracking

Oral communication

Written communication

Diplomacy

Initiative

Job description

Would you – or someone you know – like to learn about the legislative process, tracking issues related to climate, housing, community planning, transportation, environmental justice, water, forests, and wildlife?

Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC), Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV) and the Vermont Planners Association (VPA) are seeking a Legislative Intern to help track forward-looking environmental legislation moving through the State House during the 2027 legislative session (January through April 2027). Duties will include:

• Monitoring relevant State House hearings and reporting to VNRC, VCV and VPA staff on results of those hearings;
• Tracking the movements of, and changes made to, specific bills that VNRC, VCV and VPA are following;
• Possibly engaging with lawmakers;
• Additional tasks, as assigned, which could include conducting basic research, drafting bill summaries, developing talking points or other documents for VNRC, VCV and VPA staff to use to advance our issues in the Legislature.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in state-level policies and policy-making, strong oral and written communication skills, and be diplomatic, curious, and able to take initiative. Although flexible, the typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday for an average of 32 hours per week. The Legislative Intern is expected to split their time between the Vermont State House and the VNRC office, both in Montpelier, but some work may be performed remotely. The internship starts on January 11, 2027 and ends on April 30, 2027. Compensation is $18.50 per hour, paid biweekly.

VNRC is anEqualOpportunityEmployer and strongly encourages applications from candidates whose identities have been historically underrepresented in the environmental movement, including people who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian or Pacific Islander, or people of color; people from marginalized economic backgrounds; and people living with disabilities.