Remote Government Affairs Intern: Policy Tracking

Monmouth University; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) invites undergraduates or recent graduates to join as a Government Affairs Intern, supporting federal and state policy work focused on poverty reduction and equity.

You will track legislation, attend hearings and markups, summarize policy debates, maintain grids, and prepare meeting materials. Remote in the U.S.; DC metro hybrid option; 40 hours/week ET.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and communications skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities and the capacity to multitask.
• Interest in CBPP’s policy areas and low-income issues; keenness to learn about legislative policy processes.

Responsibilities

• Track current legislation and amendments moving through the congressional process.
• Attend hearings/markups and summarize policy debates.
• Monitor statements from policymakers and experts; maintain policy grids.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communications

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Low-income policy interest

MS Office

Education

Undergrad student

Public policy

Government/Political science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) invites undergraduates or recent graduates to join as a Government Affairs Intern, supporting federal and state policy work focused on poverty reduction and equity.

You will track legislation, attend hearings and markups, summarize policy debates, maintain grids, and prepare meeting materials. Remote in the U.S.; DC metro hybrid option; 40 hours/week ET.