Legislative Assistant - Maryland General Assembly Intern

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, MAYOR’S OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT INTERN(S)

Open: December 10, 2025

Close: December 19, 2025

SALARY: $19/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY
The Mayor's Office of Government Relations (MOGR) is hiring Legislative Assistants for the 90-day Maryland General Assembly Session. MOGR hires two interns each General Assembly Session to maintain the legislative tracking system, assist in testimony preparation, schedule meetings, assist with special events and coordinate activities.

The Maryland General Assembly meets annually for a period of 90 calendar days beginning the second Wednesday in January and continuing to the second Monday in April. For the 2026 General Assembly Session, the 90-day session will run from January 14 through April 13, 2026. Since the legislation does not take any holidays during the 90-day session, interns are required to commit themselves to a weekly work schedule and may not take holidays or spring break.

Legislative Assistants work 32 hours each week, from Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm (with some flexibility). Compensation is $19.00 per hour. Work will be done in a hybrid setting – there may be days when work is entirely virtual, and other days you may be required to be in Annapolis in person. College students presently enrolled in a public or independent college or university are eligible to apply.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office

Strong written and oral communication skills

Familiarity with legislative process preferred

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work independently when given specific tasks to complete

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering legislation, periodicals, and any other related correspondence between the MOGR office and the State legislators.
• Tracking bills
• Attending committee hearings
• Preparing, recording, and reporting testimony
• Contacting department agencies
• Responding to constituents' inquiries
• Drafting correspondence
• Conducting research

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Be a Baltimore resident.

Be at least 18 years of age.

Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average (students with a lower G.P.A. may participate if recommended by a sponsoring professor).

Have prior knowledge of or being willing to learn about government affairs; and

Have reliable internet access and personal computer or laptop.

Baltimore residents are preferred.

Applications should be received by Friday, December 19, 2025. Send cover letter and resume to MOGR@baltimorecity.gov. The subject line should read: Legislative Assistant Position
 

Baltimore City is an Equal Opportunity Employer