Part-Time Student Federal Relations Internship

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University in Washington, D.C. seeks a student intern for the Office of Federal Relations. You will support legislative research, outreach, and event logistics while developing an understanding of how higher education intersects with federal policymaking.

Responsibilities include attending hearings, preparing materials, tracking legislation, and coordinating meeting requests with internal and external stakeholders. This role is part-time and located in DC.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write and communicate effectively
• Basic understanding of the legislative process and the political mechanisms that contribute to lawmaking
• Experience working on projects from start to finish
• Experience working on tasks and projects with varying levels of urgency
• Ability to meet the needs of guests and visitors
• Ability to creatively brainstorm new ideas while accepting constructive feedback
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Possess a positive attitude, open mindset, and willingness to learn on the job

Responsibilities

• Works together with a tight-knit team with guidance from the Director of Federal Relations, the student intern provides direct support to the Indiana University Office of Federal Relations through legislative research, administrative and logistical management, and outreach to internal and external stakeholders.
• Attends and produces written material on congressional hearings and markups.
• Attends webinars and events focusing on issues relevant to the university.
• Conducts an in-depth research project on a federal issue important to IU, and present findings to the office.
• Learns how to effectively advance the university's needs and interests at the federal level.
• Engages with the higher education community through organizations including the AAU and APLU.
• Fosters relationships with IU alumni in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Engages with visitors to the IU-DC Office, providing a welcoming environment upon entry.
• Tracks pending legislation of interest to Indiana University using a variety of online tools.
• Conducts research on the legislative impact of bills under consideration in Congress.
• Helps facilitate meeting requests and aid in appointment and calendar management.
• Provides administrative support during university events in the D.C. Office.
• Networks with university alumni and professionals working in the higher-education community in D.C.

Education

Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University (preferably with an interest in government, public policy, higher education, or relevant field)

Job description

GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELAT (UA-VPUR-IUBLA)

The Office of Federal Relations serves as the primary link to the federal government, working regularly with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies on matters that affect Indiana University (IU) and higher education.

The IU Office of Federal Relations internship will provide a student intern with work experience that challenges the student to think critically about the political and legislative landscape in Washington, D.C. The intern will begin to develop an understanding of the intersection between higher education and the policymaking process. The intern will have the opportunity to explore their own interests through networking opportunities and events in Washington, D.C.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works together with a tight-knit team with guidance from the Director of Federal Relations, the student intern provides direct support to the Indiana University Office of Federal Relations through legislative research, administrative and logistical management, and outreach to internal and external stakeholders.
• Attends and produces written material on congressional hearings and markups.
• Attends webinars and events focusing on issues relevant to the university.
• Conducts an in-depth research project on a federal issue important to IU, and present findings to the office.
• Learns how to effectively advance the university's needs and interests at the federal level.
• Engages with the higher education community through organizations including the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU).
• Fosters relationships with IU alumni in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Engages with visitors to the IU-DC Office, providing a welcoming environment upon entry.
• Tracks pending legislation of interest to Indiana University using a variety of online tools.
• Conducts research on the legislative impact of bills under consideration in Congress.
• Helps facilitate meeting requests and aid in appointment and calendar management.
• Provides administrative support during university events in the D.C. Office.
• Networks with university alumni and professionals working in the higher-education community in D.C.

Education

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University (preferably with an interest in government, public policy, higher education, or relevant field)

Skills

Required

• Proven ability to write and communicate effectively, especially in relation to complex and ever-changing subjects
• Basic understanding of the legislative process and the political mechanisms that contribute to lawmaking
• Experience working on projects from start to finish
• Experience working on tasks and projects with varying levels of urgency
• Ability to meet the needs of guests and visitors
• Ability to creatively brainstorm new ideas while accepting constructive feedback on those ideas
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Possess a positive attitude, open mindset, and willingness to learn on the job

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Washington, D.C.

$18.40 per hour

Monday - Friday

Up to 29 hours per week

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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