Policy Lab Intern: Research & Legislation Strategy

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah's PolicyLab Intern role offers hands-on exposure to state policy development during Utah's legislative process. Selected students will work part-time, about 10–12 hours per week, for two semesters, with compensation of $15 per hour.

Interns will observe the legislative process, contribute to a long-term research agenda, and develop policy briefs while translating scientific insights into actionable recommendations for Utah's Legislature.

Qualifications

• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, self-driven and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with research databases and tools.

Responsibilities

• Observe the legislative process firsthand and contribute to a long-term research agenda.
• Execute independent policy projects and translate scientific knowledge into actionable legislative solutions.
• Design, build and maintain a research database for tracking tech policy developments across jurisdictions.
• Create stakeholder mapping tools and standardized templates for research briefs.

Skills

Strong research and writing skills

Excellent written and verbal comm

Proactive, self-driven

Independent & team work

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Utah

Attending a Utah institution of higher education

Tools

Research databases

Job description

The University of Utah's PolicyLab Intern role offers hands-on exposure to state policy development during Utah's legislative process. Selected students will work part-time, about 10–12 hours per week, for two semesters, with compensation of $15 per hour.

Interns will observe the legislative process, contribute to a long-term research agenda, and develop policy briefs while translating scientific insights into actionable recommendations for Utah's Legislature.