Interested in joining our team for the upcoming year?
The ASUM Legislative Team is made up of 8 Legislative Interns and 2 Legislative Directors, Emily Boyer (University of Missouri-Columbia) and Carson Howe (University of Missouri-St. Louis). The team represents UM System students at the Missouri Capitol each Spring. This Spring, the team will be present at the Capitol in Jefferson City from 8 AM to 2 PM each Tuesday and Thursday.
Important dates for the application and selection process:
September 30: Internship Application Opens
November 8: Internship Application Closes
November 10-16: First Round of Interviews
November 17-23: System Interviews
December 6-7: Mandatory Intern Training
Standard eligibility requirements:
1. Full-time student (undergraduate or graduate/professional) attending Mizzou, UMKC, UMSL, or Missouri S&T.
2. Be available to work in Jefferson City 8 AM - 2 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the Spring Semester, beginning on January 8.
3. Be available to attend intern training on December 6-7 in Columbia.
4. Be eligible to be registered as a lobbyist in Missouri (Not currently holding an elected
office).
5. Complete and submit the application prior to Friday, November 8th, 2024, at 11:59pm.
Interns will have the opportunity to:
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Track higher education legislation & advocate for the ASUM policy platform.
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Develop an understanding of state politics & form an extensive professional
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Work as a registered lobbyist at the Missouri State Capitol.
Facilitate meetings with legislators and their staff to propose and discuss policy.
Independently research assigned policy topics to create policy proposals. -
Earn a $2,000 stipend.
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Seek 3-6 hours of academic credit.
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Participate in the civic engagement branch of ASUM at the Chapter level.
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Engage with the student voice at relevant campus events
Academic Credit
Academic credit is not guaranteed as a matter of participation in this program, but is a possibility. It is ultimately the responsibility of the student-intern to discuss the program with their academic unit and advisor to determine eligibility for credit, which we greatly encourage. If a student is eligible to and elects to receive academic credit for the internship, the student is responsible for paying any costs associated with said credit hours and completing any additional assignments as required by the instructor.
Compensation
Interns will receive a $2,000 stipend, paid in two $1,000 installments in February and May, contingent on completion of the internship. Interns will also receive compensation for approved travel expenses. To ensure you have adequate time to make informed financial decisions, your compensation will be finalized upon your acceptance into the program. Please contact ASUM Executive Director, Ryan Highfill if you have any questions or concerns about academic credit or compensation.
Reviewed 2024-10-23