Legislative Policy Intern

LAND DEPARTMENT Since its inception in 1915, the Arizona State Land Department has been entrusted with managing approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands scattered throughout Arizona. The Common Schools (K-12) are the largest beneficiary entitled to approximately 87% of the land and receiving close to 90% of State Trust Land revenues. Through the application of sound stewardship, and effective business management principles, the Land Department can succeed in its mission of responsibly managing the assets of a multi-generational perpetual Trust in alignment with the interests of the beneficiaries and Arizona’s future.

Are you ready to join us in our mission? Legislative Policy Intern Job Location

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $15-$18 hourly

Grade: 4

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Under the direction of the Legislative Policy Administrator and staff, the intern supports the legislative team on state, local, federal and tribal government relations matters, while also providing minor support to the Public Information Officer (PIO) at the Arizona State Land Department. Core responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, scheduling stakeholder meetings, and drafting correspondence for department inquiries.

The intern will actively support the agency by researching policy issues, tracking bills, drafting summaries, and attending hearings, providing an invaluable firsthand look at the legislative process.

Interns are hired on a temporary basis and are typically part-time (under 20 hours weekly). This position offers schedule flexibility when the Legislature is not in session (July 1 to January 10), but requires set, pre-approved hours during the legislative session (January 11 to June 30). Since your presence may be required on short notice, scheduling non-essential travel during this time is strongly discouraged, though not strictly prohibited.

Interns are not benefit eligible and work at the discretion of the appointing authority. Interns may be employed through their approved assignment or until the department determines that the work is no longer required, subject to funding availability.

• Listen to committee hearings and take notes on bills the department is monitoring.
• Monitor state legislation impacting the department.
• Managing the database used for tracking bills and communicating the status of the database to the staff on a regular basis.
• Monitoring Legislative Committee calendars and communicate the upcoming hearings to the staff on a regular basis.
• Communicating with legislators, lobbyists, constituents, and the general public.
• Assist in coordinating stakeholder meetings.
• Responding to department inquiries.
• Attending legislative and committee hearings, taking notes, and preparing summaries of key discussions and information.
• Performing a range of clerical and administrative duties, including data entry, managing incoming mail, and other general office operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of the state legislative process
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Converting documents into PDFs and Zip files
• Basic office skills (using a copy machine, filing, data entry, etc.)
• Utilizing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Zoom for virtual meetings and instant messaging

• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organization
• Navigation and use of Google Workspace including email, Calendar, Meets, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Chat.

• Multitask and prioritize assignments
• Perform the essential job functions as outlined
• Work collaboratively with office staff, legislators and/or organizations/agencies on legislative-related issues

• Bachelor's Degree in Government, Political Science, Public Affairs/Administration and Law.
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment with multiple deadlines.
• Legislative policy and research experience.

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the…