Policy & Advocacy Intern

ABOUT THE POSITION

Posted on September 17, 2025

Washington STEM is hiring a Policy & Advocacy Intern to provide support on accomplishing our legislative priorities.

As part of the Washington STEM Policy Team, the intern will report to the Director of Policy and Government Affairs and support three phases of the legislative cycle:

• Pre-session preparation (November–December 2025)
• Legislative session (January–March 2026)
• Post-session implementation (March–April 2026)

The Policy and Advocacy Intern will assist in drafting language for and researching various bill ideas, tracking the progress of legislative priorities, updating the legislative database, tracking legislative champions, providing administrative support for Washington STEM’s Policy Team, support Washington STEM’s advocacy season planning and preparation, and lead in select advocacy events and efforts.

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Core Functions and Responsibilities:

Policy Research & Analysis

• Conduct research and provide legislative history for key policy issues.
• Draft proposed bill language and policy briefs.
• Track relevant state and federal policy developments and identify alignment opportunities.
• Monitor floor sessions and committee hearings related to Washington STEM’s policy agenda.

Advocacy & Legislative Tracking

• Track priority bills, budget proposals, and implementation efforts.
• Maintain and update policy databases, including legislative champions and key contacts.
• Prepare summaries from policy calls for the Washington STEM Advocacy Coalition.
• Support planning and coordination for advocacy events and campaigns.

Administrative & Communications Support

• Format and edit policy materials and collateral for internal and external use.
• Attend team meetings and provide administrative support to the Policy Team as needed.