NASDA is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association which
represents the elected and appointed commissioners,
secretaries and directors of the departments of
agriculture in all fifty states and four U.S. territories.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Applicants should be classified as a sophomore or greater by their academic institution and have excellent written
and oral communication skills. A basic understanding of the legislative process is preferred but not required. This
internship does provide a monthly stipend but housing is not provided. Start and end dates are flexible.
Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Represent NASDA in congressional hearings, conference calls and other venues, and provide an analysis of
these events to policy staff members
• Manage logistics, provide operational support and interface with senior state and federal agriculture
policy makers in a fast-paced environment during NASDA’s Annual Meeting (Fall) or Winter Policy Conference
(Spring)
• Conduct research on various legislative issues of importance to NASDA’s membership
• Write articles covering various agricultural issues for NASDA’s weekly newsletters
• Monitor congressional calendar and other office administrative duties as assigned
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 letters of reference to Careers at [email protected]. Please reference
“NASDA Policy Internship” in the subject line. Application deadlines are as follows:
APPLICATION DEADLINES
CONTACT US: Careers | [email protected] | (202) 296-9680 | 4350 N. Fairfax Drive Suite 810 |
Arlington, VA 22203 | www.nasda.org |
Summer 2025
(May – August)
Apply by February 10, 2025
Fall 2025
(August – December)
Apply by June 2, 2025
Spring 2026
(January – May)
Apply by October 31, 2025