2026-2027 LSC Legislative Fellow

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Since 1963, the Ohio General Assembly has sponsored a 13-month, full-time, paid (salary plus benefits) legislative fellowship program. Up to 24 individuals are selected each year to participate in the fellowship, which is administered by the Legislative Service Commission (LSC), in conjunction with the Ohio House of Representatives, the Ohio Senate, and the Ohio Government Telecommunications (OGT)/The Ohio Channel. The cohort typically includes ten fellows assigned to work with members of the House, ten with members of the Senate, two with LSC, and two with OGT. Although completing the 13-month fellowship program does not guarantee permanent employment with the General Assembly or the state of Ohio, many fellows find permanent positions with the General Assembly or with state agencies as a result of participating in the fellowship program. Post-fellowship opportunities in the private sector have included positions with lobbying or public relations firms.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree before the program starts.
• Most successful applicants have a strong academic record, and all have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with constituent outreach, including responding to inquiries from district residents when they have a problem or concern.
• Writing assignments might include press releases, newsletters, speeches, and committee memorandums.
• Research issues and perform administrative work.
• Draft and analyze legislation, including a bill's fiscal effects on state and local government
• Conduct research to provide answers to legislative inquiries
• Staff legislative committees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern