Legislative Policy Internship: Public Finance & Research

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Utah State Treasurer in Salt Lake City is offering a 2027 Legislative Session Internship in the State Treasurer's Office. This full-time internship runs Jan 6 to Mar 19, 2027, with start and end dates flexible, at the State Capitol location.

You will track legislation, attend committee meetings, prepare notes, coordinate with legislators, and conduct research on public finance, investments, and financial education.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in or completion of an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Able to work full-time during the Legislative Session (January–March).

Responsibilities

• Track legislation relevant to the Treasurer’s Office;
• Attend legislative committee meetings, hearings, and floor sessions;
• Prepare notes and summaries;
• Coordinate meetings with legislators;
• Conduct research and draft briefing materials on public finance, financial education, investments, office history, and related policy issues;
• Support financial education initiatives;
• Attend board and commission meetings;
• Support logistical and administrative needs of the office during the legislative session; and
• Perform other duties as assigned to advance the mission of the office.

Skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Clear communication

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in public policy, economics, political science, business, finance, communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Google Suite

Job description

The Office of the Utah State Treasurer in Salt Lake City is offering a 2027 Legislative Session Internship in the State Treasurer's Office. This full-time internship runs Jan 6 to Mar 19, 2027, with start and end dates flexible, at the State Capitol location.

You will track legislation, attend committee meetings, prepare notes, coordinate with legislators, and conduct research on public finance, investments, and financial education.