STCU is consistently rated one of the top-performing credit unions in the nation, and has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work. We look for employees who have a strong desire to serve others, are lifelong learners, are committed to working hard, have a fun-loving attitude, and who want to make a difference in our members’ lives. We love people who share our core values: Joyfulness, generosity, belonging, goodness, and striving. We believe in being a force for good in the community, while helping members achieve their financial goals and dreams.

STCU offers excellent benefits: 

• Paid time off - plus paid holidays!
• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible schedules with opportunity to work remote
• Training and career development

An overview of the benefits can be found here.  
Salary range: $18.88 - $20.00 per hour 

The Government Relations Intern will give a very broad stroke view of STCU’s Community Relations department home to our Government and Public Affairs work and project support.  Responsibilities will include assisting the Community Relations team in managing and analyzing policy issues for Washington and Idaho. Duties include; compiling and summarizing material on emerging and existing public policy as it pertains to credit unions and other related matters, assisting in coordination of legislative and hike the hill visits and supporting CR team on community projects.

This position can be fully remote, hybrid, or in-person (Liberty Lake, WA). Qualified intern candidates will live/work in Eastern or Central Washington or Northern Idaho. 

 Duration: Summer 2024 – Spring 2025, with the possibility of extension

• Hours per Week: Average of 15-20 hours per week, Monday – Friday, occasional nights and weekends. Up to full time over the summer.
• Car Needed: Yes
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes 

Required

• Candidate needs to be an enrolled college student for the entirety of the internship and seeking credits, through Spring 2025 (Masters students ok).
• Must be eligible to receive internship credit
• Versatile to work in a small team as a contributor and self-starter
• Organized and good at helping others get organized
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Currently working on a degree in Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Economics or Law, Business Administration or similar
• Interested in a future career in law, government, or government relations
• Knowledge and passion for government relations and advocacy related topics.
• Excellent verbal, organizational and writing skills. 
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Forms.
• Student must be a hard worker with a fun, can-do attitude.

Preferred 

• Community involvement, volunteer experience, office experience, and prior project coordination.
• Reliable transportation needed.

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