U of I System Office of Government Relations Fellowship (part-time May or June 2021 - May 2022)
Agency: U of I System Office of Government Relations
Location: Remote
Closing Date: March 21, 2021
Contact: Mitch Dickey, mdickey2@uillinois.edu Please send their resume, cover letter, and one letter of recommendation.
Term/Grade: Fellowship
Position Summary:
The University of Illinois System Office of Governmental Relations is accepting applications to fill two (2) available paid positions as student fellows with the office. The OGR Fellowship is a year-long opportunity for students interested in developing a career in government or government relations to work hands on with the U of I System’s government relations teams. Fellows will work directly with OGR staff to assist with implementing the office’s communications plan, review and flag new legislation introduced in the state government, and represent the U of I System in legislative meetings. Fellows will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences as students with legislators as a part of regular advocacy meetings. Fellows can expect to develop critical thinking skills related to government relations work; network with alumni, staff and professionals in the field; learn to analyze legislation; practice lobbying; and build a strong foundation to start a career in government or government relations.
**At this time, the Office of Governmental Relations is working remotely and will reassess on-site work as pandemic recovery progresses.
Major Duties:
• Draft monthly e-newsletters for OGR and weekly state relations report (during session)
• Assist with website updates (uploading e-newsletters, issue content, and photos).
• Aid in weekly strategic social media planning.
• Draft meeting requests and other correspondence on behalf of U of I administrators and faculty
• Attend briefings and/or hearings and compose summaries.
• During ILGA session, work on bill review on a weekly basis.
• Work in our government relations software
• Complete research projects as assigned.
• Perform general office duties including answering phones, entering contacts, and technical support.
Other duties as assigned
See the complete announcement and apply here.
