LEGISLATIVE INTERN

OutNebraska empowers and celebrates thriving LGBTQ+ communities across the state.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Working closely with the Community Organizer the Legislative Intern will help to identify and
track bills, calendar committee hearings, and support the policy committee of the board to
prioritize our legislative agenda. The Legislative Intern will support the Community Organizer in
activities to engage constituents in grassroots lobbying. This position will primarily be remote but
some availability to be at the State Capitol may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
● Search for/read bills relevant to OutNebraska constituents including BIPOC community
members, and community members who are system impacted
● Create a free Bill Tracker account with Nebraska Unicameral to track bills
● Support ED in calendaring committee hearings and prepping testimony
● Support Board Policy Committee by prepping bill summaries
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is part-time, temporary January - June 2022 as relevant to the legislative session.
Compensation will be paid $200/monthly not to exceed $1,200. There are no benefits available
for this position.
TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to Abbi Swatsworth at: abbi@outnebraska.org