Title: Government Relations Intern

Hourly Rate: $17.00

Located in Wallingford, the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is a quasi-public agency of the state of Connecticut. With a team of nearly 140 employees, we partner with over 2,800 retailers to sell our tickets statewide. With a strong focus on responsible gambling, we have achieved over $1 billion in sales and returned over $400 million to the state’s general fund last year alone.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Government Relations Intern who will work on several projects relating to State government in the Greater Hartford area. The successful candidate should be prepared to work in government at the federal, state or local level. This will be an opportunity to work with the CT Lottery’s Legal and Government Relations Team while also developing a network of contacts in public policy and government to kick start your career in public service. Learn how Congressional offices work, what is involved with the legislative process as well as the inner workings of government policy and administrative actions.

Responsibilities

The Government Relations Intern will:

• Provide support and assistance with advocacy events as needed
• Track and advise on potential bills as they progress throughout the legislative session
• Set up and participate in advocacy preparation and policy development meetings
• Coordinate advocacy meetings and events with government officials
• Provide research and comparison information for various legislation initiatives
• Assist with gathering testimonials of retail partners in support of legislative initiatives
• Attend relevant policy events, press conferences, public hearings and committee meetings on a variety of topics and prepare summaries for use by company executives

Requirements

The selected candidate will:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Business, Law, Public Relations, Communications, Political Science, or other related field
• Demonstrate/proven, solid written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills including word processing, researching, database creation, slide preparation, etc
• Have access to reliable transportation to and from our headquarters in Wallingford

Special consideration will be given to candidates who demonstrate an interest in government by their research, academic coursework, employment or extracurricular activities demonstrating a passion for public policy and politics.

At CLC, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment, surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow. Interested candidates need to submit an application, resume and cover letter via our career page at www.ctlottery.org/Careers by December 31, 2024.

All applicants are subject to all licensing and employment requirements as set forth by the Department of Consumer Protection and federal/state regulations, which includes a background check and fingerprinting.

The CT Lottery Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.