Exciting Intern Opportunity for two students! Potential majors include economics, financial economics, BTA, political science, sociology, HAPP, history, etc....
The student would be working in the Office of Government Relations (OGR) in the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). OGR serves as the legislative liaison between DBM and the Maryland General Assembly and is responsible for coordinating the DBM's legislative activity. DBM is responsible for preparing and overseeing the progress of the budget through the budget committees, but also has a number of operational programs that are often affected by legislation introduced by members of the Maryland General Assembly. Therefore, the
selected intern would be working with program issues involving State personnel, the State Employees and Retirees Health Insurance Program (and health insurance legislation in general), State procurement, and information technology. In addition, the Office of Government Relations works very closely with the Governor's Legislative Office and all of the other State agencies to identify, follow and direct the position on legislation that has a cost or revenue impact on the State general fund and legislation that with fiscal policy issues.
IF INTERESTED, apply to the position via UMBCworks (position number 9233993) or e-mail your resume to Christine Routzahn at The Shriver Center at routzahn@umbc.edu
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The selected intern will report directly to the Director of Government Relations and serve as that person's assistant. Duties involve:
- Reading and analyzing legislation,
- Reviewing fiscal notes prepared by the program and General Assembly staff,
- Assisting in the preparation of position statements to be presented to legislative committees on specific legislation,
- Assisting in preparing and attending legislative review meetings with the Budget Secretary and Deputy Secretary and senior staff;
- Attending legislative hearings and meetings and reporting back on significant events and - Coordinating attendance and coverage of committee bill hearings and legislative briefings.
Unfortunately, because of the current fiscal situation, there is no stipend. However, it is a responsible, hand's on position that will provide a wealth of professional experience and direct exposure and involvement in the State's legislative process.