Spring 2027 Internship: State Legislative Affairs

State Legislative Affairs Intern

January 2027 - May 2027

Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm

SUMMARY: Assists State Legislative Affairs department with the Capitol Connection program. Missouri Farm Bureau’s Capitol Connection program brings MOFB members, from around the state, into the state capitol on a weekly basis throughout the Missouri legislative session. This position will help facilitate the program. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn about MOFB’s policy and advocacy work in Jefferson City, get to know MOFB leaders, and learn more about the Missouri legislature from a hands-on perspective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are representative of those required for this position. All of the duties may not be required, and additional duties may be assigned.

• Assists with communications with members of the Missouri General Assembly.
• Assists with arranging member visits with legislators.
• Joins MOFB leaders on their weekly visits to the capitol.
• Assists with weekly follow up with legislators and members.
• Facilitates meetings with legislators advocating for MOFB priorities.
• Responds to member (and non-member) inquires on issues.
• Tracks state legislation and regulations.
• Attends meetings with legislative staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Student pursuing a degree in an Agricultural or Political Science, or related field. Minimum of one year of college courses completed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Student must have completed at least one year of college and be enrolled in college credits during the semester in which the internship occurs or be enrolled in college credit hours during the following Fall semester.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Can be noisier due to conversations, phone calls, office and environmental equipment.

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