Student Assistant - Government Affairs, Legislative and International Affairs Support

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 position 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 throughout the course of employment.

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.

Architecture, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management, Economics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Government, Industrial Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Public Policy and Administration, Sociology, Building Science, or any closely related field

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

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).

• Students must be in good standing and have a minimum 2.0 GPA or above.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good work.

*Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

• Supporting the planning, logistics, and coordination of bilateral and multilateral meetings with foreign governments, academic institutions, and international organizations.
• Assisting in research and preparation for international Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)s and implementation work plans.
• Preparing summaries, reports, and briefing materials related to international delegations and technical exchanges on topics like offshore wind, hydrogen, storage, and decarbonization.
• Tracking key international events and delegation visits.
• Supporting internal documentation of engagement outcomes and maintaining databases of contacts and meeting notes.
• Monitoring legislation that may affect CEC programs and operations; researching, analyzing, and updating legislative analyses.
• Coordinating with Commission staff to obtain information and policy direction on pending legislation.
• Performing research necessary to respond to internal and external inquiries and requests for information.

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.

Work is performed in a remote environment.

*Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.

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 resume, please upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter.
• Work Availability.
• References.
• Transcripts (official or unofficial) must show your name, major, school' s name, current and complete enrollment history, and GPA. Screenshots will not be accepted for review.

Apply by: 7/16/2025