Conditions of

Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Business Administration, Communication Studies, Digital Media, Government, History, International Relations, Journalism, Organization Communication, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Sociology

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be dependable, punctual, and flexible in schedule.
• Must have working experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must be capable of communicating with various levels of staff and the public.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong organizational and filing skills.
• Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week .
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in state government, the legislative process, policy and planning, and state agency work.
• Demonstrate an ability to plan, develop and coordinate meetings.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to assisting with:

• Legislative research, comprehensive analysis, and policy planning and analysis
• Planning educational and outreach opportunities, constituent services, community organizing, and tabling at public events.
• Public relations, e.g. responding to telephone, and website inquiries.
• Administration, project management, and operational efforts to ensure the success of the organization.
• Working with members of the Executive Office of the Secretary of State.
  

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment.

Application Instructions

Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.

In addition to your application, please upload a resume.

Apply by: 4/17/2023