Paid Legislative Intern Financial Regulation - Temporary Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID A348BCA3-18D0-4)

Description

Overview

This internship is an opportunity to have a first-hand view of the Vermont legislative process, and the interaction between the executive and legislative branches, from the vantage point of a dynamic state agency. The candidate will provide research and administrative support to the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) during the 2027 state legislative session, which starts in January. Duties include watching and summarizing committee proceedings (virtually or in person), tracking and analyzing bills, researching responses to legislator and stakeholder inquiries, and other related duties. Subject matter may include financial services, health care, consumer protection, economic development, taxation, and other topics relevant to DFR's work. The position is anticipated to be 10-15 hours/week from late December or early January through May or June, totaling less than 400 hours.

 

Who May Apply

This position, Paid Legislative Intern Financial Regulation - Temporary (Job Requisition #56116), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mary.Richter@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Master's degree level candidate.
•    Strong research, writing, and communications skills, including under tight deadlines.
•    Attention to detail, particularly when observing and reviewing technical discussions.
•    Ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities.
•    Professional discretion when discussing confidential or controversial topics.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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