Legislative Intern
Legislative Intern
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Job Description
Title: Legislative Intern
Employee Classification:Clerical & Secretarial
Institution:System Office
Department: Government and Public Relations Office of External Affairs
Campus Location: Tennessee Board of Regents System Office
Job Summary
Reporting directly to Director of Legislation and Advancement this paid Intern will support the day-to-day operations of the Government & Public Relations Department during its busiest time of the year the annual session of the Tennessee General Assembly. Throughout the course of the internship much time will be spent watching legislative committee meetings and floor sessions tracking legislation and assisting other TBR staff and dignitaries who may visit the Capitol from time to time (including the annual TBR Day on the Hill). Research and analysis of proposed legislation will be an important part of the Interns role and will be conducted on the Hill in Nashville remotely or at the TBR System Office. Other responsibilities will include but are not limited to producing external communications pieces scheduling meetings preparing meeting materials and documents and constituent case work and investigation. Given the pace and rigor of the legislative session it is important to note that some days will be longer than others. The term of the internship will end two weeks after the adjournment of the annual legislative session.
Job Duties
- 45% - Legislative bill tracking and research; supporting Government & Public Relations staff - (Essential)
- 25% - Administrative support tasks research meeting prep staff support at System Office - (Essential)
- 25% - Facilitating Capitol Hill visits including TBR Day on the Hill and assisting dignitaries/staff/visitors on behalf of the TBR - (Essential)
- 5% - Other duties as assigned by Government & Public Relations Department staff and/or other External Affairs leaders/staff. - (Marginal)
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in or a recent graduate of a public or private college or university including a Tennessee College of Applied Technology;
Interest in state government and/or higher education issues;
Flexibility to work odd and/or extended hours during the legislative session; and
Reliable form of transportation to/from TBR System Office Capitol Complex and (occasionally) other locations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a community college or technical college student;
Office work experience; and
Major in law political science history public administration social work economics sociology journalism or related fields.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to thoroughly and sometimes quickly research policy issues and present findings to team members and other staff;
Strong sense of detail in organizing activities events and ones own work;
Understanding of and strong comfort level with administrative office tasks: handling phones office technology schedules organization of information etc.;
Professional appearance and ability to communicate clearly professionally and respectfully through verbal and written means;
Ability to understand and maintain confidential information; and
Basic understanding of state government and the legislative process.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
