Federal Relations Summer Intern

UA Federal Relations seeks an intern for a 10-week summer 2025 internship. Current undergraduate students within the University of Alaska system with an interest in government relations or federal policy are encouraged to apply. Applications must include a cover letter, a resume, and two letters of recommendation. Flights to and from Washington, D.C., and housing accommodations in D.C., will be provided by the University. This is a paid internship at a rate of $17.67 per hour.

The Federal Relations Summer Intern will be integrated into the UA federal relations team in Washington, D.C., performing duties to assist in advocating for UA’s federal priorities. This 10-week internship will introduce an overview of government relations and an understanding of the federal policymaking process. The Federal Relations team works to share the UA system’s priorities with Congress, working with the Alaska Delegation and staff as well as Senate and House Committees, and other federal agencies.

The intern will gain insights into the operations of the federal relations team and the benefits it brings to the University of Alaska (UA) System. They will have the opportunity to learn about the workings of Congress and the Alaska Delegation. Additionally, the intern will have the flexibility to explore their own areas of interest within federal policy.

The intern will report to the Assistant Director of Federal Relations with support from the Executive Director of Federal Relations. The Assistant Director will be the daily point of contact for the intern, as well as assign duties and projects throughout the internship. Instruction materials and housing options will be provided to the intern well before arriving in DC.

To thrive in this role, the intern must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to follow detailed instructions and meet deadlines, the capability to work both independently and as part of a team, and must be organized and detail-oriented.

Office hours are Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM (EST). The office is located in The Hall of the States, which is centrally situated near The Hill and Union Station in Washington, D.C. The intern will have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings, events, and meetings in the area that relate to UA priorities or are of personal interest.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current undergraduate student enrolled at one of the three universities in the University of Alaska System, interested in government relations or federal policy.

Position Details:

This position is located in Washington, D.C., within the UA Office of Government Relations, Federal Relations. It is a full-time, 10-week non-exempt position that pays an hourly rate of $17.67. The hiring department will cover the costs of housing and roundtrip flights from Alaska to Washington, D.C.

The chosen applicant is responsible for requesting credit for this internship through their department. Should their program require an affiliate agreement or internship contract, the Assistant Director of Federal Relations will be the point of contact as the intern coordinator and will work with the intern to create a proposed plan that satisfies the requirements set out by the intern’s academic department.

✍Applications require a cover letter for this position, a current resume/CV, and two letters of recommendation.✍

⏰Applications will be accepted for review on 03/01/2025, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on 02/28/2025.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Terra Preslan, UA System Office HR Coordinator, at ua-so-hr@alaska.edu or 907-450-8261.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.