STEPHEN HATERIUS STUDENT AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Location: Arlington, VA
Position Type: Seasonal Intern
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking highly motivated students interested in the legislation and regulations that impact American agriculture to serve as a policy intern.
What is NASDA? 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.
Responsibilities:
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
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Thisinternship does provide a monthly stipend but housing is not provided.
- Start and end dates are flexible.
Application Deadlines:
Summer 2026 - Apply by Feb. 9, 2026
Fall 2026 - Apply by June 8, 2026
Spring 2027 - Apply by Oct. 30, 2027