The Office of Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox offers fellowships intended to help young professionals gain a wide variety of professional experiences and a unique perspective into state government, public service, and the duties of the governor and lieutenant governor.
We seek outstanding applicants with excellent writing, teamwork and organizational skills. Fellowships may be completed for academic credit.
Fellowships are paid at $15 per hour. An hourly commitment of 20 hours per week is required, though fellows may work up to 29 hours per week with approval. Schedules are flexible, but fellows must be present on the days and times mutually agreed upon during the application process.
- Interim Fellowship
- Application period: April 1 to April 30
- Interview period: Third week of May
- Notification of decision: Last week of May
- In-Person training: Tentatively, third week of August
- Fellowship begins: Last week of August
Our fellowship focus areas are communications, constituent services and correspondence, state and federal policy, education and family, legal analysis and research and housing and special projects.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Max Gruber at mgruber@utah.gov.
Learn more and apply at governor.utah.gov/fellowships-in-the-governors-office/
Fellowship Details:
Communications Fellowship
Advisor: Rob Carroll, Senior Advisor of Communications
As the Communication Fellow at the Governor’s Office, you will have a variety of responsibilities. You will write the weekly newsletter, social media posts, blog posts, constituent letters and talking points for the Governor’s speeches and interviews. You will also help set up for different recordings and events, including video messages to constituents, news conferences, service projects and photo opportunities. You will learn basic photography and videography skills, media relations and more.
Constituent Services and Correspondence Fellowship
Advisor: Mike Mower, Senior Advisor of Community Outreach and Intergovernmental Relations
You never know what you’re going to get in a day as the constituent services and correspondence fellow. From meeting with different groups at the State Capitol, answering phone calls, responding to emails and opening the mail, you will get a true sense of what the people of Utah are concerned about or pleased with. You will also work closely with the governor’s senior staff on projects and participate in community outreach opportunities all while making quality connections and gaining invaluable professional experience.
Education and Family Fellowship
Advisor: Rich Nye, Senior Advisor for Education & Aimee Winder Newton, Senior Advisor and Director of Office of Families
As the Education and Family Fellow, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with key leaders and policymakers on critical issues affecting families and education across Utah. Whether you are attending a legislative hearing on policies impacting youth and families or collaborating in strategy meetings about the future of education, you'll work alongside some of the state's most influential leaders. You may also be tasked with researching complex issues like youth mental health or analyzing data from school districts statewide. By participating in policy discussions, conducting research and contributing to key initiatives, you will have an opportunity to lend your voice to family and education issues affecting all of Utah's children.
Legal Analysis and Research Fellowship
Advisor: Daniel O’Bannon, General Counsel
As the Legal Analysis and Research Fellow, your primary role will be tracking legislation from committee hearings through both chambers of the Utah Legislature until final passage. This tracking ensures that the legal team is up to date on all relevant bills and is prepared to provide legal summary and analysis to the governor.
State and Federal Policy Fellowship
Advisor: Neil Abercrombie, Senior Advisor for Legislative Affairs and Policy & Gordon Larsen, Senior Advisor for Federal Affairs
The legislative fellow will assist the governor’s office with tracking legislation updates and coordinate meetings with agencies and legislators. You will track bill discussion from committee meetings and floor time and then prepare them for review, signing, and filing. You will also help coordinate public bill signing ceremonies. Additionally, you will attend meetings with the National Governors Association and other federal level organizations primarily discussing collaboration between the Federal Government and each state.
Housing and Special Projects Fellowship
Advisor: Steve Waldrip, Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation
As the housing and special projects fellow, you will be directly involved in one of the most critical policy priorities in the Governor’s Office. You will work hand in hand with the Governor’s Senior Advisor for Housing Strategy and Innovation to help achieve Gov. Cox’s goal of creating 35,000 new starter homes by 2028. You will also help support other strategic initiatives as directed by the Governor’s Chief of Staff.
