Government Relations Student Worker

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Government Relations Student Worker will assist the Office of Government Relations with a variety of voting initiative tasks. This will include completing an online certification to assist in voter registration at Liberty University, which you will be assisted in finding and completing, as well as a commitment to following Liberty University policies and federal regulations surrounding voter registration and elections. It will also require the ability to be on Liberty University’s main campus during every shift. The position will start at the beginning of the Fall semester and will conclude at end of the academic year. This is a unique opportunity to join a purposeful and mission-minded priority of Liberty University to encourage civil responsibility.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Liberty University.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and follow instructions.
• Experience in customer service/office work.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
• Must pass various background checks, including, but not limited to, a check at the time of initial employment.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, resolving issues with an attitude of courtesy and respect.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Display self-motivation and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 15 or fewer pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting voter registration drives at various on-campus locations and Liberty University events.
• Meticulously review completed voter registration applications for the purpose of ensuring correct information needed, as required by state and federal regulations.
• Work effectively with others who are also assisting in voter registration.
• Ensure adequate communication among Government Relations and university community regarding initiatives and on-going work.
• Ability to follow instructions and adequately communicate messaging that corresponds with your job duties.
• Follows all state and federal laws, and university policies and procedures.
• Serve the university community with a friendly and servant-oriented mindset.
• Complete projects and other tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed