Policy Analyst Internship

Nonprofit Management Institute (NMI); Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Creosote Partners in Phoenix, AZ offers a remote internship with occasional Capitol visits. The paid biweekly stipend is $445 ($890 monthly). The program runs January 4, 2027, to May 31, 2027, with interns working up to 10 hours per week.

Intern duties include tracking legislation, attending hearings (virtual or in person), drafting memos, and supporting client communications and coalition activities. Apply to join Creosote staff in a professional lobbying team.

Qualifications

• An interest in the Arizona State Legislature, policy, and/or lobbying.
• Must live in Arizona during the internship program.
• Must be available for 10 hours a week during business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to visit the Arizona Capitol on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, and track legislation and political activity relevant to Creosote clients.
• Attend legislative and administrative hearings, either virtually or in person, to monitor activity relevant to Creosote clients.
• Take notes during legislative and administrative hearings to report back to Creosote staff.
• Assist with the planning, execution, and evaluation of “Days at the Capitol” for Creosote clients.
• Assist in preparing communications with Creosote clients about relevant news from the Capitol.
• Attend special meetings of coalitions and stakeholders related to the work of Creosote clients.
• Identify and execute a special legislative project to be approved by Creosote staff.
• Create at least one memo on amendment language.
• Assist with research and creating fact sheets for legislation.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of social media communication.

Job description

Hosting Organization

Creosote Partner

Type Of Organization

Public, Societal Benefit

Location

Phoenix, AZ 85283
United States

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Position description

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Creosote Partners is Arizona’s only progressive lobbying and government relations firm committed to representing clients whose values align with ours. Individuals working with Creosote Partners will intern for a professional team of lobbyists in a remote office environment, with occasional visits to the Arizona State Capitol. Internship duties are completed under the supervision of Creosote Staff. This position is paid a biweekly stipend of $445, a total of $890 monthly. The position begins January 4, 2027, and ends May 31, 2027. Interns are expected to work a maximum of 10 hours per week.

Duties May Include

• Research, monitor, and track legislation and political activity relevant to Creosote clients.
• Attend legislative and administrative hearings, either virtually or in person, to monitor activity relevant to Creosote clients.
• Take notes during legislative and administrative hearings to report back to Creosote staff.
• Assist with the planning, execution, and evaluation of “Days at the Capitol” for Creosote clients.
• Assist in preparing communications with Creosote clients about relevant news from the Capitol.
• Attend special meetings of coalitions and stakeholders related to the work of Creosote clients.
• Identify and execute a special legislative project to be approved by Creosote staff.
• Create at least one memo on amendment language.
• Assist with research and creating fact sheets for legislation.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of social media communication.

Qualifications

• An interest in the Arizona State Legislature, policy, and/or lobbying.
• Must live in Arizona during the internship program.
• Must be available for 10 hours a week during business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to visit the Arizona Capitol on occasion.