Initiative Clerk Intern

Initiative Clerk Intern

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Elections Division is looking for students who want to learn about election administration and support the initiative review process leading up to the 2026 election.
As a summer intern with the Elections Division, interns will observe how state government functions and attend trainings related to election
administration. Interns will learn how to research state statutes and the requirements of client’s initiative process. Interns will contribute to the
team by reviewing initiative petition sheets and complying with statutory requirements.
Students or recent graduates interested in public service and witnessing democracy in action are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of basic office professionalism
Basic knowledge of policy, government, public administration, or law
Skill in active listening
Skill in critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to approach problems
Skill in working effectively with a team
Skill in basic computer navigation
Ability to be extremely detail-oriented
Ability to adapt to changes in processes or responsibilities
Ability to initiate and follow-through with tasks
Ability to remain objective and nonpartisan while serving as an intern under the Secretary of State
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Selective Preference(s):
Coursework in public policy, public administration, government or law is preferred
Demonstrated interest in public service

Notes:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.