Policy Staff Summer Internship
The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus (SRC) is seeking a policy staff summer intern. The internship will commence in the spring or summer of 2027, after adjournment of the 2027 regular legislative session, and will run for eight weeks. Scheduling flexibility may be required depending on the needs of the Senate.
About the role
The SRC is composed of 19 Washington state senators who serve together as a legislative caucus. The SRC is assisted by a staff of lawyers and analysts. The policy staff intern will work with SRC policy staff and will report to the SRC Leadership Counsel. The internship is designed to provide opportunities for an enthusiastic law student to work with legislative lawyers in a caucus environment.
The intern will also work with legislative staff to assist senators with committee meetings, task forces and work groups, constituent case work, and other similar activities. The SRC intends for the intern to gain exposure to legislators, lobbyists, state agency officials, and a variety of other professionals who work in and around the state legislature.
Responsibilities
- Legal research and bill drafting
- Assist senators with committee meetings, task forces, and work groups
- Support constituent case work and other legislative activities
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a law student
- Highly motivated to gain experience working on law and public policy matters in a legislative setting
- The caucus may consider whether the prospective intern's approach to law and policy aligns with the SRC’s partisan staff perspective
The internship can be conducted either in-person on the Capitol campus in Olympia or remotely. The intern will be responsible for their own housing and transportation needs.
Pay
The intern will be compensated at the rate of $3,821 per month. This internship is not offered for academic credit, and no additional employee benefits or paid time off are provided.