External Affairs and Public Policy Extern

Position Title: Legislative Affairs and Policy Extern

  • Position Dates:
    • Spring: January 11th - May 8th
    • Summer: The program generally runs from the first week in June through the second week in August
    • Fall: August 2nd - December 10th

*Flexible day-to-day hours

Compensation: Course Credit

Prerequisites: Third year level student or higher in a baccalaureate program; or graduate studies

The ideal candidate will:

  • Demonstrate excellent writing and verbal communication skills
  • Be able to organize large amounts of information, with high attention to detail
  • Be positive and responsive, and show a high level of professionalism
  • Dress appropriately for a business atmosphere
  • Be trustworthy and capable of handling sensitive information

Duties and Responsibilities: The primary purpose of the externship is to support the Office of the Attorney General’s Legislative Affairs and Policy agenda. Potential tasks associated with this include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Monitoring and tracking all movement and conversation about legislation relevant to the Office of the Attorney General
  • Work independently and prepare information for the rest of the Legislative Affairs and Policy team
  • Assist in correspondence with state legislators in terms of writing and keeping our internal database updated
  • Researching best practices and recommending policy initiatives to AG staff
  • Preparing memos and other documents outlining public policy issues in Georgia
  • Identifying and understanding legislative initiatives in other states and their effects
  • Communicating and collaborating with other state agencies regarding current and ongoing public policy initiatives
  • Staying current and up to date on state and local matters impacts Georgia’s citizens

If interested in applying, please complete and submit via email the following:

  • Download this pdf file. EXTERN Application
  • A resume and one writing sample
  • A current transcript (unofficial will be accepted) – to be provided at a later date 

Send to:

Human Resources; Non-Legal Extern Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Deadline to Apply:

  • Spring: November 15th
  • Summer: February 17th
  • Fall: July 15th

The candidate selected for this externship should plan to start work the following year.