Student Intern for Government Affairs

Regent; Virginia; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Regent University is seeking a policy-focused professional to monitor federal, state, and local legislation and provide concise summaries for leadership and staff. The role includes drafting briefing memos and talking points for meetings with elected officials and staff.

You will track bills, hearings, and floor actions, maintain a contacts database, and assist with outreach to legislators and coalition partners.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills are required.
• Solid research and analytical abilities to assess legislation and summarize findings.
• Understanding of the legislative process at federal, state, and local levels.
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with public officials and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal, state, and local legislation and regulatory developments relevant to the organization, and prepare concise summaries.
• Conduct policy research and draft briefing memos and talking points to use in meetings with elected officials and their staff.
• Track the status of bills, committee hearings, and floor action, and maintain an organized database of legislative and agency contacts.
• Support outreach to legislators, agency personnel, and coalition partners.

Skills

Written communication

Research skills

Legislative process knowledge

Professionalism & discretion

Organizational skills

Values alignment

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Monitor federal, state, and local legislation and regulatory developments relevant to the organization, and prepare concise summaries.
• Conduct policy research and draft briefing memos and talking points to use in meetings with elected officials and their staff.
• Track the status of bills, committee hearings, and floor action, and maintain an organized database of legislative and agency contacts. Support outreach to legislators, agency personnel, and coalition partners.
• Attend hearings, briefings, and public meetings, take detailed notes, and report key takeaways.

Requirements:

• Strong written communication
• Solid research and analytical skills
• A working understanding of the legislative process and how federal, state, and local government institutions operate
• Professionalism and discretion when interacting with public officials, staff, and outside stakeholders
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks with limited supervision
• Commitment to Regent's core values of Excellence, Innovation, and Integrity

Salary:

$12.77 per hour

Regent University does not discriminate in employment in its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status. For full Non-Discrimination Policy click here.

Benefits

Not benefits eligible

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