Paid Public Policy & Budget Internship

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) is offering an Undergraduate Intern - Paid position in Atlanta. Interns work 20–24 hours per week Jan 18–Apr 15, 2027, gaining exposure to the budget cycle, legislative tracking, and policy analysis within assigned divisions.

Ideal candidates are senior undergraduates in public administration, public policy, economics, or finance with strong writing and research skills and a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Georgia college/university.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Senior-level undergraduate status in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget and legislative processes during internship.
• Conduct policy research and prepare summaries for decision-makers.
• Track bills and analyze impacts on agencies' finances and operations.
• Support writing and analytical tasks for reports and briefs.

Skills

Business skills

Writing

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Undergraduate in public administration/policy/economics/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of Georgia's Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) is offering an Undergraduate Intern - Paid position in Atlanta. Interns work 20–24 hours per week Jan 18–Apr 15, 2027, gaining exposure to the budget cycle, legislative tracking, and policy analysis within assigned divisions.

Ideal candidates are senior undergraduates in public administration, public policy, economics, or finance with strong writing and research skills and a 3.0+ GPA.