Job No:

542406

Work Type:

Internship,Part-time,Temporary Location:

REMOTE OPTIONS , PHOENIX

Categories:

Administrative Support/Customer Service,Research,Internship

LAND DEPARTMENT

Please apply today! For general information, visit our website: www.azland.gov 1110 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phoenix, AZ 85007 PIO Interns are hired on a temporary basis and are typically part-time (under 20 hours weekly). This position offers schedule flexibility when the Legislature is not in session (July 1 to January 10), but requires set, pre-approved hours during the legislative session (January 11 to June 30). Since your presence may be required on short notice, scheduling non-essential travel during this time is strongly discouraged, though not strictly prohibited. Interns are not benefit eligible and work at the discretion of the appointing authority. Interns may be employed through their approved assignment or until the department determines that the work is no longer required, subject to funding availability.

• Monitor state legislation impacting the department.
• Managing the database used for tracking bills and communicating the status of the database to the staff on a regular basis.
• Monitoring Legislative Committee calendars and communicate the upcoming hearings to the staff on a regular basis.
• Communicating with legislators, lobbyists, constituents, and the general public.
• Assist in coordinating stakeholder meetings.
• Responding to department inquiries.
• Attending legislative and committee hearings, taking notes, and preparing summaries of key discussions and information.
• Performing a range of clerical and administrative duties, including data entry, managing incoming mail, and other general office operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Basic understanding of the state legislative process
• Intermediate understanding of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Converting documents into PDFs and Zip files
• Basic office skills (using a copy machine, filing, data entry, etc.)
• Utilizing platforms like Microsoft Teams, Slack, and Zoom for virtual meetings and instant messaging Skilled in:
• Verbal and written communication
• Time management and organization
• Navigation and use of Google Workspace including email, Calendar, Meets, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Chat.

Ability to:

• Multitask and prioritize assignments
• Perform the essential job functions as outlined
• Work collaboratively with office staff, legislators and/or organizations/agencies on legislative-related issues
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment with multiple deadlines.
• Legislative policy and research experience.
• Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.
• Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an

AA/ EOE / ADA

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