Legislative Assistant

Location: Capitol Complex, Bismarck ND

Job ID: 3033372

About the role

The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office is seeking a Legislative Intern for the 2027-2029 legislative session. Helping champion our mission of producing informative audits that improve government, this role will primarily work with the management team. We’re looking for someone to work full-time from January until the end of legislative session, which is usually the last week of April.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating legislative meetings between legislators and the State Auditor.
• Tracking all pertinent legislative bills and updating staff’s calendars with hearings or meetings.
• Follow up on legislators’ questions and work with staff to respond.
• Provide copies of testimony to legislative committees, when requested.
• Reading all bills as they relate to the State Auditor’s Office and reporting back to SAO leadership for possible future meetings.
• Organizing all our weekly legislative meetings, notifying staff of hearings, and organizing staff to attend or participate in hearings.
• Write weekly legislative updates for office staff.
• Communicate with committee clerks & interns to stay on top of legislative changes that could impact the Auditor’s Office.
• Conduct policy research for use in testimony, ensure testimony is being drafted, and submit copies to clerks or upload online.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, including setting and meeting deadlines.
• Willingness to work independently and assume additional responsibilities.
• Able to interact with individuals at many levels and handle confidential matters.
• Strong research and computer skills with excellent attention to detail.

Pay

$21 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, temporary position from January until the end of legislative session (usually the last week of April).

Benefits

• Random baked goods in the breakroom
• Collaborative work environment with a supportive team

Applicants must complete the State of North Dakota online application, along with uploading a cover letter, addressing how all minimum requirements are met, a current resume, and an unofficial college transcript. Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date (8/30/2026).

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact:
Heidi Morman - Office of the State Auditor
600 E. Boulevard Ave - Dept. 117
Bismarck, ND 58505
Telephone: 701-328-1072
Email: hlmorman@nd.gov
Website: http://www.nd.gov/auditor