Policy & Government Relations Intern — Remote

STCU; Liberty Lake (WA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible hybrid/remote options

Paid internship hours

Job summary

STCU is seeking an Advocacy & Government Relations Intern to support public policy efforts across WA, ID, OR and federal levels. The role provides hands‑on experience tracking legislation, summarizing complex issues, and coordinating meetings and travel for stakeholders.

Candidates must be enrolled students with interest in politics or government, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be an enrolled college student for the entirety of the internship, seeking academic credits through Spring 2027 (masters/law students OK).
• Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Economics or Law, Business Administration or similar; or aiming for a career in politics or government relations.
• Versatile to work in a small team as a contributor and self-starter.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and proactively research, analyze, and communicate findings on complex issues.
• Knowledge in public policy, the legislative process, and advocacy topics.
• Analytical and research skills, ability to synthesize complex legislative information into executive summaries.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, turn around projects quickly, and stay organized.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on legislation and policy issues affecting members, employees, and communities.
• Prepare a comprehensive weekly legislative update.
• Assist with coordination of legislative meetings, travel, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support other Community Impact & Advocacy initiatives and projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Research ability

Policy knowledge

Time management

Independence

Analytical skills

Public policy

Education

Enrolled college student

Policy/Political science major

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Forms

Job description

STCU is seeking an Advocacy & Government Relations Intern to support public policy efforts across WA, ID, OR and federal levels. The role provides hands‑on experience tracking legislation, summarizing complex issues, and coordinating meetings and travel for stakeholders.

Candidates must be enrolled students with interest in politics or government, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic team environment.