Tabling – 2nd Floor PUB
October 11th and 12, 2023
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Info Session
October 11th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
PUB 333

Representatives for the Washington Legislative Internship Program will be on campus to do their Fall recruiting.

In this internship program, students will go to Olympia as full-time legislative interns during Winter quarter. If you are a junior or senior from any major, you can apply to work alongside legislative staff to learn first-hand about public policy. Get paid $2400 per month to work in Olympia as a full-time intern while the Legislature is in session. Applications open mid-May and are due October 15th.

Intern Responsibilities
Interns are placed in the House of Representatives or Senate with the offices of legislators or caucus staff based on their skills and interests. All interns take on a variety of special projects unique to their office and share the same basic responsibilities.

– Conduct legislative research and summarize issues in short policy memos
– Attend committee hearings and legislative meetings
– Correspond with constituents, lobbyists, and state agencies via phone, email, and meetings
– Track legislation
– Draft letters, resolutions, talking points, press releases, and newsletters
– Assist with daily office tasks
– Participate in intern classes, workshops, and policy exercises
– Maintain professional, non-partisan conduct
– Explore more about the intern experience

To qualify for the program, you must:

– Attending a four-year college or university in Washington State or a Washington State resident attending an out-of-state college
– Junior or senior status in good academic standing
– All majors and areas of interest are welcome
– Able to receive academic credit for the internship (see School Policies and check with your advisor or career office for your school’s requirements)

People needing accommodations for this event should contact Romeal Watson at 509.359.4637 or rjwatson@ewu.edu.