Position Summary
 The State & Local Policy & Legislative Intern at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will serve as a key research and tracking resource for state and local legislative activity during Summer 2026. The intern will support the development of a Quorum legislative dashboard to complement the existing Stateside Associates system, delivering actionable insights for AIA staff and components.

 Areas of Opportunities

Legislative Research & Tracking

• Assist with building and maintaining a Quorum legislative tracking dashboard aligned with AIA’s Strategic Priority Areas 
• Help monitor and summarize state legislative activity, bill status, and emerging trends 
• Coordinate tracking workflows to avoid duplication and support senior staff review 

Policy Analysis & Content

• Help produce legislative summaries, bill analyses, talking points, and issue briefs 
• Support toolkit content and model language development for priority issues 
• Contribute research for task forces and policy initiatives 

Platform & Documentation

• Create user guides and tracking documentation for staff and components 
• Ensure dashboard outputs and legislative summaries are accessible on the GAF microsite 
• Assist in developing visual summaries and issue snapshots for newsletters

Qualifications

· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Political Science, Public Policy, Communications, Law, or a related field

· Strong written communication skills and interest in government affairs or advocacy

· Comfortable with spreadsheets, research tools, and Microsoft Office

· Ability to manage multiple projects independently in remote or hybrid environments

· Experience with legislative research, policy analysis, or advocacy communications preferred

· Familiarity with legislative tracking platforms (Quorum, Stateside Associates, FiscalNote, etc.) a plus

· Interest in architecture, housing, climate policy, or professional licensing

Learning Opportunities

• Gain experience supporting a national legislative tracking system 
• Develop skills in legislative research, policy analysis, and advocacy communications
•  Build working knowledge of Quorum and Stateside Associates tools 
• Contribute to deliverables serving 100,000+ professionals and 270+ components 
• Expand network through engagement with GAPP team members and industry partners

Internship Details
This is an 8-week, full-time remote paid Summer internship which will run from?June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026. 

Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter by May 13, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted with next steps.