STATE OF MARYLAND

Department of Business and Economic Development, Office of Policy and Government Affairs

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Available: Winter/Spring Semester - January – May 2013

Location: Baltimore, MD and Annapolis, MD (during 90-day legislative session)

Title: Policy/Legislative Intern

Salary: $9.25 - $11.25/hr. (depending on academic experience and available funds) or credit in lieu of salary

The Policy/Legislative Intern will work closely with the Director and Assistant Director for Policy and Government Affairs and assist in supporting the Department’s government relations and business outreach activities. The Intern will gain experience in the areas of advocacy, communication and policy and fiscal analysis. The Intern will have the opportunity to observe the management/operations of a principal unit of State government, adding to their public administration experience.

Primary Duties: The Intern will be responsible for or assisting with tasks including:

Conducting research on economic development issues/policies and preparing policy briefs.

Tracking Federal budget items supporting economic development.

Organizing business outreach events.

During the 90-day legislative session (January – April), the Intern will be responsible for:  

Responding to legislators’ requests for information.

Reviewing and analyzing legislation and preparing written analysis.

Conducting research on issues impacting Maryland’s business community.

Monitoring bill/budget hearings and other briefings and preparing summary documents for senior staff.

Assisting operations of the Legislative Office during the session such as preparing testimony, coordinating fiscal estimate responses and preparing briefing materials.

Assisting with Session wrap up summaries and presentations.

Course Background: The ideal candidate is a graduate or undergraduate student majoring in Political Science, Economics, Finance or Public Administration/Policy with a working knowledge of state government and legislative process or an interest in public administration, policy or legal studies. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.

Additional Skills: The Intern must be able to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision, should possess the ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems; and work well in a team environment. Experience with Excel, Power Point, databases and Internet research is preferred but not required.