Legislative Intern

Legislative Intern, House Democratic Leadership Office

Time commitment: 2-3 days per week | January-April 2026
Location: In-Person | Kansas State Capitol, Topeka, KS

Overview
The House Democratic Leadership Office is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to serve as Legislative interns during the 2026 Kansas Legislative Session. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to engage with the legislative process at the leadership level and contribute meanngfully to policy development and constituent services.

Interns will assist in a variety of tasks, including attending committee hearings, policy research, legislative  tracking, memo writing, and other related duties. In addition, interns will support administrative operations as needed.

Key responsibilities
• Attend committee hearings and take detailed notes

• Conduct research on policy issues and prepare written sumamries

• Track and analyze legislation and legislative activity.

• Draft correspondence, briefing materials, and internal reports.

• Assist with constituent services and data entry

• Support general administrative and office duties

What You Will Gain
• Firsthand exposure to state-level strategy and leadership decision-making

• A deeper understanding of how policy is developed, negotiated, and communicated at the leadership level

• Enhanced research, writing and communication skills under real-world time constraints

• Professional experience working directly with elected officials and legislative staff

Preferred Qualifications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated interest in politics, public policy and the legislative process

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced environment

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Dependable, professional demeantor with a strong work ethic

• Enrollment in or a recent graduation from a college or university program (political science, public policy, communications or related fields preferred)

Application Instructions
Please submit the following materials via email to nicole@kansashousedems.com by Dec. 8, 2025

• Resume
• One-page cover letter
• Letter of recommendation from an academic or professional contact
• Writing samples (2-3 pages)