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Seasonal State Worker
6 months ago
Description
Job Title
Seasonal Legislative Assistant - Indiana Department of Transportation
Job Location
INDOT's Central Office, Indianapolis
Job Overview
- Serve as a Seasonal Legislative Assistant for the Legislative Director and Government Affairs Division of the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT)
- Support division projects and report to the INDOT Legislative Director
- Utilize professional skills in policy analysis and administration to support INDOT governmental affairs
- Gain experiences in state government operations, agency legislative relationships, and transportation policy
- Ideal for candidates with prior experience interning or working for the Indiana General Assembly or Governor's office
Compensation
- The position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $18.00, commensurate with education and job experience.
Responsibilities
- Research past and present state laws found in Indiana Code.
- Handle communications and respond to constituent inquiries from legislators.
- Aid in committee coverage and prepare testimony and talking points.
- Assist with crafting and preparing reports on legislative impacts.
- Read and track pending legislation and amendments.
- Analyze and summarize legislative initiatives and key issues.
- Draft and write segments in the INDOT Legislative Newsletter.
- Monitor and research federal government proceedings and agencies, and their impacts on INDOT.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least some credits in, or undergraduate or graduate degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Legal Studies, Public Administration, History, Public Affairs, Law, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of the mission and role of INDOT.
- Basic understanding of state policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Knowledge of state government structure, administrative procedures, and the legislative process.
- Ability to research, draft, and edit data and reports.
- Analytical skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects.
- Ability to operate computer tools.
- Good research and writing skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills suitable for a wide variety of contacts.
- Confidence and ability to learn on the job and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
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Typical benefits offered for paid internships
(National average offered by employers)
Average internship hourly pay
For Great Lakes region
Government Administration
Typical pay range:
$14.44 - $18.57
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
For Indianapolis, IN | $3,189/mo
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