Governmental Affairs Intern

The Indiana Builders Association, Inc. (IBA) is a statewide not-for-profit trade association representing more than 2,600 member companies engaged in the residential and light commercial construction industry. Our advocacy team works with state leaders, policy makers, and industry leaders on public policies that promote our core mission of keeping housing safe and affordable.    

The IBA seeks a governmental affairs intern for the 3-month, 2024 legislative session of the Indiana General Assembly. This paid internship is a minimum of 20 hours/week beginning in early January 202 and continuing through April 29, 2025. Compensation is $15/hour and includes parking. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Support IBA’s lobbyists during the 2025 legislative session at the Indiana Statehouse (January-April 2025)
• Ability to work a minimum of 20 hours/week in person, including some evening hours as necessary 
• Track specific housing-related legislation 
• Coordinate meetings with elected officials and stakeholders
• Research issues that impact members
• Create action alerts on priority issues and prepare weekly legislative report for members
• Attend legislative committee meetings and provide summary of relevant action
• Assist in IBA’s Legislative Day at the Statehouse
• Other duties as directed

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS REQUIRED:  

• Knowledge of or interest in government, policy or the political process 
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening) for effective internal communication with IBA staff and members as well as external communication with elected officials and staff 
• Ability to research an issue from policy and political angle as it relates to the construction industry and to respond to legislative and member requests in a timely, professional manner 

If interested and qualified for the position of Governmental Affairs Intern, please send your resume to info@buildindiana.org.