Summary of Work

The North Dakota State Auditor's Office is seeking a Legislative Intern for the 2027-2029 legislative session. Helping champion our mission of producing informative audits that improve government, this role will primarily work with the management team.

We're looking for someone to work full-time from January until the end of legislative session, which is usually the last week of April. You'll start at an hourly pay rate of $21 per hour. Other benefits include random baked goods in the breakroom and of course working with fabulous people.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinating legislative meetings between legislators and the State Auditor.
Tracking all pertinent legislative bills and updating staff's calendars with hearings or meetings.
Follow up on legislators' questions and work with staff to respond.
Provide copies of testimony to legislative committees, when requested.
Reading all bills as they relate to the State Auditor's Office and reporting back to SAO leadership for possible future meetings.
Organizing all our weekly legislative meetings, notifying staff of hearings, and organizing staff to attend or participate in hearings.
Write weekly legislative updates for office staff.
Communicate with committee clerks & interns to stay on top of legislative changes that could impact the Auditor's Office.
Conduct policy research for use in testimony, ensure testimony is being drafted, and submit copies to clerks or upload online.

It'd Be Great if You Had:

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, including setting and meeting deadlines. The willingness to work independently and assume additional responsibilities.
Able to interact with individuals at many levels and handle confidential matters. Along with Strong research and computer skills with excellent attention to detail.

Things Our Attorney Told Us We Have to Include:

Applicants must complete the State of North Dakota online application, along with uploading a cover letter, addressing how all minimum requirements are met, a current resume, and an unofficial college transcript. Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact:

Heidi Morman - Office of the State Auditor

600 E. Boulevard Ave - Dept. 117

Bismarck, ND 58505

Telephone Number: 701-328-1072

Email: hlmorman@nd.gov

Website: http://www.www.nd.gov/auditor

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