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Oregon's nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) seeks a highly motivated student to serve as a legislative analyst intern during the 2027 legislative session. Graduate students studying public policy, law, or a related field who are eager to learn about Oregon's legislative process are encouraged to apply. The internship will focus on one of the following policy areas:

• Housing, homelessness, housing development, land use, and zoning

• Maternal and child health

• Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

About the opportunity:

The internship begins on January 4, 2027, and ends at the conclusion of the 2027 legislative session (usually near the end of June). The intern is expected to work approximately 30 hours per week in Salem.

The work assigned to the intern will offer learning in committee organization and administration, bill management, research, communication, and other projects. The intern will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor who will provide professional growth and networking opportunities.

About the office:

LPRO's mission is to provide professional, nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that support and inform the policymaking process. Our highest priority is to ensure that Oregon's legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate for the legislative analyst internship is familiar with Oregon's state government structure, eager to learn, and interested in pursuing a career in public policy. They enjoy working with people, are flexible and nimble in the face of change, and can serve people with different perspectives and goals. The ideal candidate is well-organized, exercises independent judgment and discretion, and has excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For complete details about this internship opportunity, including the specific qualifications, please review the position description here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Have earned a bachelor's degree (four-year college or university)

• Be a current graduate student in a master's, PhD, JD, or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one of the desired policy areas:

  • Housing, homelessness, housing development, land use, and zoning

  • Maternal and child health

  • Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience

• Ability to work effectively in a nonpartisan role and serve individuals with differing political and policy perspectives

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The successful candidate for the legislative analyst internship will have the following at the start of the internship:

Knowledge of:

• One or more public policy issue areas relevant to Oregon

• Oregon's governance structure

Skill in:

• Computer applications, including the Microsoft suite

• Organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments

Ability to:

• Prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines

• Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing

• Maintain attention to detail

• Maintain confidentiality

• Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment

• Collaborate with LPRO team members

• Work independently

TO APPLY:

Please complete the online application and upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please share about your background and interest in public policy. You also have the option to upload a recommendation letter from your school.

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work history! Be sure to attach a cover letter, resume, and the optional recommendation letter.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Attach your current cover letter, resume, and optional recommendation letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter and resume may not be considered.

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. To ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans' Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.

• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.

• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.