State Policy Intern
Personnel Plus, Inc. is now hiring a State Policy & Legislative Session Intern in Boise, Idaho!
Our client, the Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, to support its policy team during the legislative session. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Idaho state government, legislative research, public policy, and community engagement while working alongside Commission staff.
Pay and schedule: $13.00 p/h. This is a 3-month temporary internship, starting ASAP, with approximately 12–15 hours per week.
What you’ll do:
- Work alongside the Commission’s policy team to support research, legislative tracking, and community engagement related to statewide policy issues
- Conduct legislative and policy research on bills, resolutions, and agency initiatives
- Track state legislation related to education, workforce, health, and community affairs
- Draft policy briefs, bill summaries, fact sheets, and talking points for staff
- Attend legislative hearings, committee meetings, and stakeholder briefings
- Assist in preparing reports and updates for Commission leadership and community partners
- Support communications related to office, legislative, and policy matters
- Perform administrative and other related duties as assigned
What you’ll need:
- Current undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate, in political science, public policy, public administration, law, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong research and analytical abilities with excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and online research tools
- Professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality
- Knowledge of Idaho’s legislative process or an interest in state government preferred
- Experience with policy writing, government relations, or communications preferred
What you’ll gain:
- Direct exposure to Idaho’s legislative process, agency collaboration, and public policy development
- Firsthand experience with legislative committee hearings and state policy briefings
- Opportunities to network with state officials, policymakers, and community leaders
- Practical experience in policy research, legislative tracking, and government communications
- Mentorship and guidance from Commission staff
Application Requirements:
- Complete the online application at https://personnelplusinc.com/
- A cover letter describing interest in state policy and legislative work
- A resume outlining relevant coursework or experience
- Official academic transcripts
- 3 references (academic or professional)