Advocacy & Government Relations Intern (Credit Union)

Location: Remote, hybrid, or in-person in Liberty Lake, Washington, United States; periodic travel to the hirify.global headquarters in Liberty Lake may be required.

Salary: $18.00–$20.00 per hour; additional information lists $20/hour DOE.

Company

hirify.global is a high-performing credit union focused on serving members, supporting financial goals, and creating positive community impact.

What you will do

• Monitor, analyze, and report on legislation and policy issues affecting credit union members, employees, and communities in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and at the federal level.
• Prepare a comprehensive weekly legislative update.
• Research and summarize emerging policy issues related to credit unions, education, and related topics.
• Assist with legislative meeting coordination, travel, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support Community Impact & Advocacy initiatives and special projects as departmental needs arise.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in college for the entire internship and seeking credits through Spring 2027; master’s and law students may apply.
• Studying Political Science, Government Relations, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Business Administration, or a similar field, or pursuing a career in politics or government relations.
• Knowledge of public policy, the legislative process, and advocacy-related topics.
• Research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesize complex legislative and policy information into high-level executive summaries.
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, research proactively, communicate findings, and contribute as a self-starter in a small team.
• Ability to complete projects quickly and meet tight deadlines; strong organization and independent time-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and Forms.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Nice to have

• Previous public policy or government experience, including congressional or legislative internships or campaign experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time internship running from January 2027 through June 2027, with possible extension.
• Average commitment of 15–20 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Paid time off, flexible schedules, and training and career development.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Work may be remote, hybrid, or in person, with periodic travel potentially required.

Hiring process

• Apply by selecting “I’m interested.”