External Affairs Student Assistant

STAS - Part-Time

The UF Lastinger Center for Learning in the College of Education is looking to hire a Student Assistant – External Affairs and Government Relations. This position will support legislative outreach by coordinating visits and campus events, researching education policy priorities and officials, preparing communications and ADA compliant materials, and undertaking additional related duties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning legislative visits to state representatives and senators
• Assist in researching education policy priorities
• Assist in planning events to host legislators on campus
• Assist with writing articles and creating slide presentations
• Research officials and funders
• Prepare materials for policymaker visits
• Review educational materials for ADA compliance
• Additional duties as assigned

$15.00/hour

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis.

• Students graduating Spring 2027 or later preferred
• Experience working with state policymakers a plus

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.