Legislative Analyst Internship

About the role

The internship begins on January 4, 2027, and ends at the conclusion of the 2027 legislative session (usually near the end of June). The intern is expected to work approximately 30 hours per week in Salem. The work assigned will offer learning in committee organization and administration, bill management, research, communication, and other projects. The intern will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor who will provide professional growth and networking opportunities.

About the Office

LPRO’s mission is to provide professional, nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that support and inform the policymaking process. Our highest priority is to ensure that Oregon’s legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.

Responsibilities

• Focus on one of the following policy areas:
  • Housing, homelessness, housing development, land use, and zoning
  • Maternal and child health
  • Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention
• Participate in committee organization and administration
• Assist with bill management and research
• Engage in communication and other assigned projects
• Collaborate with LPRO team members and maintain a nonpartisan role

Minimum Qualifications

• Have earned a bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university)
• Be a current graduate student in a master’s, PhD, JD, or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a field related to one of the desired policy areas:
  • Housing, homelessness, housing development, land use, and zoning
  • Maternal and child health
  • Public health, specifically substance use disorder prevention

Other Requirements

• Strong desire to learn about the legislative process through hands-on experience
• Ability to work effectively in a nonpartisan role and serve individuals with differing political and policy perspectives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of one or more public policy issue areas relevant to Oregon
• Knowledge of Oregon’s governance structure
• Skill in computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
• Ability to organize work and keep track of multiple complex assignments
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
• Attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
• Ability to collaborate with LPRO team members
• Ability to work independently