State Government Relations Intern

Bose McKinney & Evans LLP; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bose Public Affairs Group seeks a State Government Relations Intern for the Indianapolis office to assist a full service government affairs team at the Indiana General Assembly. The internship runs mid-December 2026 through early May 2027, with a 37.5 hour work week and an hourly wage of $16.00.

Responsibilities include attending legislative committee meetings, tracking bills, drafting summaries, coordinating calendars, and conducting policy research and analysis on Indiana public policy issues

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized, self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Demonstrable background in research and writing.
• Familiarity with basic concepts of government at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Working knowledge of the legislative process in Indiana.
• Accurately and concisely summarize complex information.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Attend legislative committee meetings to provide timely key takeaways to BPAG professionals and clients.
• Track legislation and other legislative activity on critical client issues throughout the entire legislative process.
• Coordinate BPAG's internal government relations team calendar.
• Draft weekly internal and external reports summarizing relevant legislative action.
• Conduct research and policy analysis on short and long-term policy projects.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organized

Self-motivated

Microsoft 365

Research

Policy analysis

Indiana government knowledge

Summarization

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

State Government Relations Intern# State Government Relations InternHot JobIndianapolis, IN 46204## OverviewPosition TypeInternshipJob ShiftDayTravel PercentageNoneCategoryIntern## DescriptionBose Public Affairs Group ("BPAG") is seeking a state government relations intern for the firm’s Indianapolis office to assist a full service government affairs team at the Indiana General Assembly. The BPAG state government relations intern will develop an in-depth working knowledge of real time public policy issues facing Indiana and the legislative process. The position will run from mid-December 2026 through the beginning of May 2027. Weekly hours – 37.5 / Hourly wage - $16.00.BPAG provides our clients substantive expertise in the long-term legislative and regulatory representation of businesses, trade associations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions and industry. Our government relations practice is widespread, encompassing a full range of government affairs services that include direct lobbying, legislative development, strategic messaging, appropriations and regulatory affairs. Our success is based on our experience, core strengths and a bipartisan commitment.* Attend legislative committee meetings to provide timely key takeaways to BPAG professionals and clients* Track legislation and other legislative activity on critical client issues throughout the entire legislative process* Coordinate BPAG's internal government relations team calendar* Draft weekly internal and external reports summarizing relevant legislative action* Conduct research and policy analysis on short and long-term policy projects## Qualifications* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Well organized, self-motivated and detail oriented* Knowledge of Microsoft 365* Demonstrable background in research and writing* Familiarity with basic concepts of government at the local, state, and federal levels* Working knowledge of the legislative process in Indiana* Accurately and concisely summarize complex information* Maintain a high level of confidentiality**Please submit your resume and include two references when completing your application. Also upload a writing sample instead of uploading a cover letter.**