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Legislative Policy Intern
Job No: 542406
Work Type: Internship, Part-time, Temporary
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories: Administrative Support/Customer Service, Research, Internship
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?
Please apply today!
For general information, visit our website: www.azland.gov
1110 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Legislative Policy Intern
Job Location:
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $15-$18 hourly
Grade: 4
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary:
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.
Job Duties:
-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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
-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
Skilled in:
-Verbal and written communication
-Time management and organization
-Navigation and use of Google Workspace including email, Calendar, Meets, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Chat.
Ability to:
-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
Selective Preference(s):
-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.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
-Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
-Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
-Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.
-Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Contact Us:
If you have trouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Advertised: 17 Jul 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
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