Government Relations Intern

The Government Relations Intern will give a very broad stroke view of STCU’s Community Relations department home to our Government and Public Affairs work and project support.  Responsibilities will include assisting the Community Relations team in managing and analyzing policy issues for Washington and Idaho. Duties include; compiling and summarizing material on emerging and existing public policy as it pertains to credit unions and other related matters, assisting in coordination of legislative and hike the hill visits and supporting CR team on community projects.

This position can be fully remote, hybrid, or in-person (Liberty Lake, WA). Qualified intern candidates will live/work in Eastern or Central Washington or Northern Idaho.

Duration: September 2023 – May 2024, with the possibility of extension

• Hours per Week: Average of 15-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, occasional nights and weekends.
• Car Needed: Yes
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes

Qualifications

Required

• Candidate needs to be an enrolled college student for the entirety of the internship and seeking credits, through Spring 2024 (Masters students ok).
• Must be eligible to receive internship credit
• Versatile to work in a small team as a contributor and self-starter
• Organized and good at helping others get organized
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Currently working on a degree in Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Economics or Law, Business Administration or similar
• Interested in a future career in law, government, or government relations
• Knowledge and passion for government relations and advocacy related topics.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and writing skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Forms.
• Student must be a hard worker with a fun, can-do attitude.

Preferred

• Community involvement, volunteer experience, office experience, and prior project coordination.
• Reliable transportation needed.

STCU offers excellent benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible schedules with opportunity to work remote
• Training and career development

Salary range: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour