NASDA Policy Intern Program - Fall 2024

Applicants should be classified as a sophomore or greater by their academic institution and have excellent written and oral communication skills. A basic understanding of the legislative process is preferred but not required. This internship does provide a monthly stipend but housing is not provided. Start and end dates are flexible.
Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Represent NASDA in congressional hearings, conference calls and other venues, and provide an analysis of these events to policy staff members
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Manage logistics, provide operational support and interface with senior state and federal agriculture
policy makers in a fast-paced environment during NASDA’s Annual Meeting (Fall) or Winter Policy Conference (Spring)
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Conduct research on various legislative issues of importance to NASDA’s membership
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Write articles covering various agricultural issues for NASDA’s weekly newsletters
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Monitor congressional calendar and other office administrative duties as assigned