Public Policy Intern
The Greater Des Moines Partnership
Chamber of Commerce | College Internship | Onsite | Des Moines
Posted: 8/4/26
Job Description
This position will report to the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy and be available for approximately 10-15 hours per week, while providing flexibility to accommodate class schedules. The position will provide support for the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy in the form of administrative tasks, project coordination, communication, and logistics. The individual will gain experience learning from a Government Relations professional and economic development organization while participating in a variety of projects, events, and initiatives.
Address
700 Locust St # 100
Essential Job Functions
Assists Director of Government Relations and Public Policy by:
Set-up and tear-down of virtual and in-person meetings
Tracks progress on projects and tasks
Bill research & tracking
Research state and Federal public policy issues
Ensures the organizing of extensive project information.
Assists in printing of handouts, agendas, collateral or other materials
Supports spreadsheet projects – outlining information, cleaning data, formatting, etc.
Assists the Talent Development and Inclusive Strategies team as needed
Helps create project flow and timelines; outlines project details into Policy Planning Folders; ensures project goals, tasks, action items and deadlines are clearly communicated to all team members.
Drafts, edits, and sends the weekly Government Policy Council (GPC) newsletter, staying-to-date on relevant current events and The Partnership's local, state, and federal advocacy and policy agenda updates.
Aids in developing a variety of written documents, including, but not limited to blogs, invitations, agendas, letters of thanks, letters of support and policy brief backgrounds.
Maintains contact information for elected officials in Iowa and The Partnership’s Government Policy Council (GPC), as well as contact information for a variety of volunteer groups. Ensures contact information is available in Excel and is accurate, as well as easily digestible and understood.
Assists the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy in gathering information and research needed to move projects forward.
Conducts oneself in a professional manner consistent with The Partnership’s mission, vision and values.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Working toward a degree or recently completed a degree in public policy, public administration, international relations, or other related areas.
Previous internship experience a plus. Basic to high level understanding of and interest in government relations and public policy projects desired but not required; ideal candidate will be ready to learn.
Travel Required
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Olga Beran