The Institute of Government and Politics (IOGP) aims to enhance understanding of how governments and nongovernmental actors interact to solve problems and create opportunities. We do this, in part, by providing high quality internship and other experiences at the local, state, and national.

The IOGP is in the process of an expansion as we aim to increase local, state, and national internship offerings to all students on campus. We are looking for a candidate who will become an important member of our team. This individual will play a key role in the development and implementation of our branding, marketing, recruitment, social media, information campaigns, and public events, on and off campus.

Hours are negotiable and will depend on the candidate's schedule and availability. Candidates will be expected to work approximately 10-20 hours per week, depending on organizational need. Pay will be a minimum of $15 per hour, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Design images/graphics for website and marketing materials; collaborate with other office members to maintain up-to-date images for the webpage, blog, and social media
• Help manage and update all social media platforms regularly
• Create biannual newsletters to send to alumni and other external and internal audiences
• Photograph events for documentation and future marketing materials
• Help develop and execute recruitment and marketing campaigns for IOGP sponsored events and internships
• Keep abreast of all Institute events and internship offerings
• Assist in the promotion of IOGP events by developing promotional materials and executing the distribution of those materials
• Assist with the organization and on-site coordination of IOGP events
• Help with day-to-day office tasks
• Create a welcoming and professional space conducive to career development
• Ability to work both in a team and independently
• Willing to learn
• Organized and able to manage time. Specifically, this position assists multiple departments under one umbrella. This role requires the ability to manage multiple tasks while prioritizing time-sensitive projects.
• Assist the Government and External Relations team with various tasks, including information gathering, updating documents, and other duties

• Knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and/or Canva
• Knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
• Think creatively and develop new design and marketing strategies and concepts
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Ability to problem solve and work towards solutions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

2. Cover letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

3. Writing Sample to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Optional: three examples of design work to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

General Office Work:
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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*updated 09/2025

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For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:

U.S. Department of Education

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*updated 06/2025