Legislative Policy & Research Committee
- Internship
Initial Posting Date:
10/02/2024
Application Deadline:
10/27/2024
Agency:
Legislative Policy & Research Committee
Salary Range:
$16.00 / hour
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
LPRO Graduate Student Internship (Paid)
Job Description:
2025 LPRO Internship
Oregon’s nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (LPRO) is seeking two graduate students to participate in an exciting internship program for the 2025 Legislative Session. Graduate students studying public policy, law, or a related topic and motivated to learn about the legislative process in Oregon are encouraged to apply.
About the opportunity:
The internship begins January 6, 2025, and ends at the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session. Interns are expected to work 30 hours per week in Salem.
The work assigned to the intern will offer learning in committee organization and administration; bill management; research; communication; and other internal LPRO projects. The intern will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor, both of which are designed to provide professional growth and networking opportunities.
About the office:
Our mission in LPRO is to provide professional nonpartisan staffing, analysis, and research that supports and informs the policymaking process. Our highest priority is to ensure that Oregon’s legislature has access to relevant and timely information on public policy issues of interest to the state.
The ideal candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will be familiar with Oregon’s state government structure, eager to learn, and interested in pursuing a career in public policy. They will enjoy working with people, be flexible and nimble in the face of change, and be able to serve people with different perspectives and goals. The ideal candidate will be well organized, able to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
For complete details about the LPRO Internship, please review the position description here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university), AND,
- Be a current graduate student of a Master’s, Ph.D., J.D., or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Strong desire to learn the legislative process through hands-on experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
The successful candidate for the LPRO Internship will have the following at the start of the internship:
Knowledge of:
- One or more public policy issue areas relevant to Oregon
- Oregon’s governance structure
Skill in:
- Computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
- Organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments
Ability to:
- Actively engage in the development of the intern experience
- Prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines
- Communicate effectively and professionally orally and in writing
- Maintain attention to detail
- Maintain confidentiality
- Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
- Collaborate with LPRO team members
- Work independently
TO APPLY:
Please complete the online application and upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please share about your background and interest in public policy, including issue areas in which you would like to work.
- IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the “Apply” link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system “Workday”, you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.
- CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking “Apply”, update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).
- Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.
- Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
- This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
- Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
- Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans’ preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit: Veterans Resources. Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
- The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
- Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at aimee.steketee@oregonlegislature.gov or (503) 986-1373.
- The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.
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