Available)SCAG’s Legislative Affairs and Government Relations department serves as the primary liaison to SCAG’s member and partner agencies and as the primary liaison to the state and federal governments. The department represents the agency at public events and maintains trusted relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials and important stakeholders. The department communicates and advocates for SCAG’s programs and coordinates with other SCAG departments to support ongoing projects, workshops, and public outreach activities. The department is divided into two business units, and the intern will have the opportunity to assist with projects and programs in both. Key Responsibilities:Assist with maintaining various stakeholder databases to support legislative and government relations outreach. Help create, track, and update SCAG’s Regional Council Elections, state of the city, and regional events databases. Support the SCAG Scholarship Program. Draft letters of support for member and partner agencies. Compile and disseminate the Government Affairs weekly report content. Assist with Mobile Workshop planning and research. Attend various external meetings and events with departmental staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Media and Public Affairs Department (1 Position Available)SCAG’s Media and Public Affairs Department performs many key functions for the agency, such as deploying strategic communications to further agency priorities and conveying the impact of SCAG’s work. The department aims to produce clear and consistent communications and media that exemplify agency values and standards and enhance SCAG’s reputation as a respected and influential voice for the region. Key Responsibilities:Develop and schedule emails for newsletters. Research contacts and update the contact database. Assist with developing content for various outreach channels for SCAG programs. Assist with designing and presenting new social media campaign ideas. Assist with creating content to be posted on the SCAG intranet. Support the planning and hosting of signature events. Support work to measure and report on results of communication efforts. Perform other duties as assigned. In this role you can expect to Perform a wide variety of administrative and technical assignments to assist department and to receive on-the-job exposure to various government issues; depending on assigned work area, learn to perform various administrative, planning, analytical, and financial tasks. Research, write, and present reports and recommendations on a variety of governmental topics. Collect, compile, describe, organize, analyze, interpret, and present data and information related to areas and issues under study. Assist in the coordination of data and materials for the department or section; consult with businesses, citizens, SCAG personnel, consultants, governmental agencies, and associations to obtain and distribute information and data. Perform a variety of clerical or technical tasks in support of SCAG programs; answer general emails inquiries; maintain a variety of records. Perform other duties as assigned. What you'll bring to this role EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An undergraduate or graduate student who is currently enrolled in a university or community college taking classes toward a Communications, English, Government, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism degree or other related fields, or who has graduated within the previous 24 months. We’ll be a great match if you have:Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines. Knowledge of state and federal legislative organization, operations, processes, and procedures, including legislative publications and principles of legislative record keeping. Familiarity with journalism principles, including standard format, AP style rules, grammar, and spelling, as well as editorial styles and English composition. Proficiency in letter-writing and communication principles, practices, methods, and techniques, including marketing and media principles and concepts, public relations, media advocacy, and community affairs. A good understanding of project management principles and practices, including research and report preparation methods and procedures. Proficiency in using software such as Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Mail. Chimp, social media platforms, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Knowledge of sources of information related to a broad range of outreach and communications programs and services. Familiarity with modern office procedures, methods, computer software, and hardware, including basic principles and procedures of record keeping. Basic knowledge of mathematics principles. Proficiency in English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Supplemental Information Please note, this posting will remain open until May 11, 2026, or until 200 applications are received, whichever occurs first. The information you provide on the application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the hiring process. Please be advised that failure to provide complete and accurate information in the application and supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a sufficient response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. Southern California Association of Governments is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, mental condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.