2027 GDOT Legislative Internship - GST061 - D

Internship Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our agency by assisting the work units with projects as assigned. To be successful as an Intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. You will be involved in upcoming projects as well as assisting with current campaigns.

This is a temporary internship position. Interns are paid on an hourly basis in accordance with their current academic classification as of the previous Fall Semester. This position does not include benefits, earned leave, or paid holidays. Interns may work up to 40 hours per week during the program period.

The pay for this position is as follows:

• Lower-division undergraduate (059 semester hours): $20.00 per hour
• Upper-division undergraduate (60120 semester hours): $21.00 per hour
• Graduate students (must hold a bachelor's degree and be enrolled in a graduate program): $23.00 per hour

To Apply:

Attach a copy of your most recent resume and unofficial transcripts to your application.

Please Note: Due to the volume of applications, all submissions will be prescreened and selected based on position and budget availability.

GDOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Specific Duties:

The Georgia Department of Transportation's Legislative Affairs team functions as a liaison between the department, the Governor's Office, state agencies, and state, federal, and local elected officials. The Legislative Affairs intern works closely with the Director of Policy and Government Affairs and the Government and Legislative Relations Specialist. Day to day responsibilities of the legislative affairs intern includes helping manage the legislative inquiry system, preparing briefings and internal documents, tracking legislation, attending House and Senate committee meetings, and conducting various research projects. During the legislative session, interns are responsible for attending House and Senate Floor Sessions and committee hearings and tracking legislation as it passes through both chambers.

Minimum Qualifications:

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

Agency Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled as a full or part-time student in a college or university
• 2.0 overall GPA or better - Current academic transcript
• Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States; 18 years of age
• Meet any additional requirements of the attending school's Internship program
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• A general knowledge of Georgia's legislative process

The selected applicant for the position will be subject to a reference check and criminal background check, where applicable. Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration.