OPB Internship Program
An OPB internship is an excellent opportunity to learn about state government and begin a fulfilling career in public service. Each semester, OPB hires interns who are each assigned to an OPB division based on their qualifications and interests:
- Education
- Health and Human Services
- Physical and Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Planning and Strategy.
The overarching goal of an OPB internship is to learn about the budget, finances, and operations of Georgia state government. This includes OPB’s roles in developing and administering the budget in accordance with state policies and the Governor's policy priorities. Below is a brief description of interns' usual responsibilities in each semester. Additional details will be included in each semester's job posting.
- Fall Semester: Analyze and help make recommendations on budget requests submitted to OPB by state agencies. Review and interpret agency financial data, conduct research on related policy areas, and synthesize and summarize information into presentation materials.
- Spring Semester: Legislative tracking and analysis during the annual session of the Georgia General Assembly, general budget and policy research.
- Summer Term: Individual, in-depth research assignments on emerging budget and policy issues.
Interns must be currently-enrolled students at a Georgia technical college or university/college. Students selected for internships have typically exhibited the following qualities and characteristics:
- Graduate students or senior-level undergraduate students
- Major or concentration related to public administration, public policy, political science, economics, or finance
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Excellent research, analysis, and written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in government or public service as a career path
See below for important dates regarding application submission and the internship service periods. This page will be updated to include a link to each semester's application when it becomes available.
| Key 2026 - 2027 Dates | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester | Internship Dates | Application Period | Application Status |
| Fall | Aug. 17 - Dec. 15, 2026 | May 11 - 31, 2026 | Closed |
| Spring | Jan. 19 - Apr. 15, 2027 | Sept. 14 - Oct. 4, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Summer | May 3 - July 30, 2027 | Feb. 15 - Mar. 7, 2027 | Upcoming |
For questions regarding the internship program, please contact the internship program coordinator, Gus Elliott ([email protected]).