Initial Posting Date:
12/05/2025
Application Deadline:
12/19/2025
Agency:
Legislative Assembly
Salary Range:
$0 - $0
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Internship Opportunity Oregon House Republican Office
Job Description:
Internship within the Oregon House Republican Office during the 2026 Legislative Session
Provides a great opportunity to learn about the political and legislative process from the inside while building a network of connections in state government. Gain valuable experience and make connections in the political world at the Oregon State Capitol assisting House Republican lawmakers and staff.
This is hands-on learning experience in how the House Republican Office serves their members and the public. With guidance and mentorship, interns will assist with: organizing documents, legislative communications, constituent services, and general legislative work. Interns will be assigned to assist either the House Republican Office Policy Team or Communications Team based on interest and skill sets.
Interns are required to be one of the following:
- At least 16 years of age and enrolled in high school or equivalent alternative prior to commencement of internship; OR
- Enrolled in an accredited college, trade school, university or other qualifying educational institution; OR
- Graduated within the past year from either high school, equivalent alternative, accredited college, trade school, university, or other qualifying education institution.
Preferred qualifications include: interest in the legislative assembly, state government, and political processes, strong work ethic, ability to efficiently and effectively work without constant direction and in fast-paced environment, be organized and able to keep track of different types of information.
This is an unpaid internship. Selected interns will receive a $250 taxable stipend for transportation and other expenses. Many colleges, universities, and high schools offer academic credit for legislative internships; we are happy to provide documentation, evaluations, and supervisor sign-off to meet institutional requirements.
Where:
Oregon State Capitol
900 Court Street NE, H-395
Salem, Oregon 97301
When:
2026 Legislative Session: January 5th, 2026- March 2021
Minimum of 8 hours per week
Flexible days and hours available to accommodate class schedules
TO APPLY:
Please complete the online application and upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please share your background and interest in public policy, including issue areas in which you would like to work. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews conducted for selected applicants will be held in person, by phone or virtual video conferencing.
- IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.
- CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
- Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
- Over the next two years, the Capitol Building is undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This may require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The State Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
- Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
- The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
- Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.
- The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.