Policy & Government Affairs Intern – Housing & Construction

Indiana Builders Association, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Job summary

The Indiana Builders Association, Inc. (IBA) seeks a governmental affairs intern for the 4-month, 2027 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. This paid internship ranges from 20 hours per week to full-time, weekdays beginning in early January 2027 and continuing through April 29, 2027.

Compensation is $15/hour and includes parking. Duties include supporting lobbyists, tracking housing-related legislation, coordinating meetings with elected officials and stakeholders, researching

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or interest in government, policy or the political process
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening) for effective internal communication with IBA staff and members as well as external communication with elected officials and staff
• Ability to research issues from a policy and political perspective as they relate to the construction industry, and to respond to legislative and member requests in a timely and professional manner

Responsibilities

• Support IBA’s lobbyists during the legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse (Jan.-Apr. 2027)
• Track specific housing-related legislation
• Coordinate meetings with elected officials and stakeholders
• Research issues that impact members
• Create action alerts on priority issues and prepare weekly legislative reports for members
• Attend legislative committee meetings and provide summary of relevant action
• Assist in Builders Day at the Statehouse on February 22, 2027
• Other duties as directed

Skills

Knowledge of government

Communication skills

Research skills

Job description

The Indiana Builders Association, Inc. (IBA) seeks a governmental affairs intern for the 4-month, 2027 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. This paid internship ranges from 20 hours per week to full-time, weekdays beginning in early January 2027 and continuing through April 29, 2027.

Compensation is $15/hour and includes parking. Duties include supporting lobbyists, tracking housing-related legislation, coordinating meetings with elected officials and stakeholders, researching