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Role Description
The Advocacy & Government Relations internship will take on a variety of projects unique to STCU’s government and public affairs work, housed within the Community Impact and Advocacy department at STCU. Responsibilities will include:
• Managing, analyzing, and reporting on bills and policy issues that impact credit union members, employees, and the community for Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and at the federal level.
• Preparing a comprehensive weekly report summarizing legislative activity relevant to the credit union.
• Researching and summarizing material on emerging and existing legislative issues as it pertains to credit unions, education, and other related matters.
• Assisting in coordination of legislative travel and appointments.
• Supporting CI&A team on special projects and tasks.
This position can be fully remote, hybrid, or in-person (Liberty Lake, WA). Some periodic travel to an STCU location (STCU Headquarters in Liberty Lake) may be required.
Qualifications
• Candidate needs to be an enrolled college student for the entirety of the internship and seeking credits, through Spring 2027 (Masters/law students OK).
• Currently working on a degree in Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Economics or Law, Business Administration or similar. Or, an intended career path in politics or government relations.
• Versatile to work in a small team as a contributor and self-starter.
• Knowledge in public policy, the legislative process, and advocacy related topics.
• Analytical and research skills, ability to take complex legislative and policy information and synthesize it into high level executive summaries.
• Ability to turn around projects quickly, and work on tight deadlines.
• Organized and good at helping others get organized.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional work ethic and independent time management skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Forms.
• Reliable transportation needed.
Requirements
• Previous experience in public policy or government work or internships (i.e.: Congressional internship, Legislature Internship, campaign experience, etc.).
Benefits
• Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays!
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Training and career development.
• Success sharing plan.
• 401(k) matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
Company Description
STCU is consistently rated one of the top-performing credit unions in the nation, and has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work. We look for employees who have a strong desire to serve others, are lifelong learners, are committed to working hard, have a fun-loving attitude, and who want to make a difference in our members’ lives. We love people who share our core values: Joyfulness, generosity, belonging, goodness, and striving. We believe in being a force for good in the community, while helping members achieve their financial goals and dreams.