1700 West Washington Street

Phoenix Arizona 85007

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.50

Closing Date: October 10 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated intern to join the Governors Office Strategic Planning Team within the Office of Strategic Planning and Budget. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government supporting statewide strategic planning and performance management efforts that contribute to the achievement of the Governors priorities for Arizona.

You will have the chance to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with professional development opportunities both within our office and this role you will support key milestones and help facilitate processes from start to finish playing a vital part in the success of strategic planning efforts across various state departments.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Assist in facilitating key milestones for various projects of the OSPB Strategic Planning Team.
Assist with agency communications including responding to emails initiating requests and processing agency deliverable submissions
Collaborate across Governors Office teams to ensure the smooth execution of ongoing projects.
Support the team with research and administrative tasks as required.

Bachelors or Masters degree
Minimum of two years previous work experience
Strong written communication skills
Highly proficient in the development and management of data spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets).
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Self-Starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

12 weeks 30 hours per week
Pay: $16.50
If selected to interview candidates will be required to submit work samples demonstrating skills.

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:Drivers License Requirements.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ariel Gonzalez at for assistance