Legislative Intern (Spring)

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily stipend

Job summary

The State of South Dakota, through the Legislative Research Council in Pierre, is seeking Legislative Interns for the 2027 South Dakota Legislative Session. Twenty-six interns will assist legislators and observe the lawmaking process while possibly earning college credit.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with all majors accepted; preference may be given to South Dakota residents or students who have completed one or two years of college coursework.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• All majors accepted; preference for South Dakota residents or students with one or two years of college coursework.
• Applicants may be asked to state party preference for assignment purposes.

Education

Enrolled in an accredited college or university

Job description

Session: Spring (January-March)

Position Title: Legislative Intern

Supervisor: Amanda Marsh

Agency: Legislative Research Council

Location: Pierre

Application deadline/Close date: 10/16/2026

Position DescriptionThe South Dakota Legislature is currently in search of 26 college students to serve as interns during the upcoming 2027 South Dakota Legislative Session. Interns provide the legislators with the assistance they need to survive the rigors of a hectic legislative session. While in Pierre, interns can observe the lawmaking process in action, learn about the many issues confronting the state, and may earn college credit all at the same time.

QualificationTo qualify, you must be enrolled at an accredited college or university. All majors are accepted. Preference may be given to South Dakota residents or to students who have completed a year or two of college coursework.

However, all interested students are encouraged to apply.

Interns are needed to serve members of both parties. If you apply to serve as an intern, you will be asked to state your political party preference. This ensures that Republican interns are assigned to Republican legislators and Democratic interns are assigned to Democratic legislators. Party preference is not used to qualify or disqualify an applicant, but the number of interns selected from each party is reflective of the partisan composition of each house of the Legislature.

Compensation $185 per day