Initiative Clerk
About The Position
The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office Initiative Internship Program provides students who are interested in public service the opportunity to spend 5 weeks (June 29, 2026, to July 31, 2026) working with the Elections Division. The Elections Division is looking for students who want to learn about election administration and support the initiative review process leading up to the 2026 election. As a summer intern with the Elections Division, interns will observe how state government functions and attend trainings related to election administration. Interns will learn how to research state statutes and the requirements of Arizona’s initiative process. Interns will contribute to the team by reviewing initiative petition sheets and complying with statutory requirements. Students or recent graduates interested in public service and witnessing democracy in action are encouraged to apply. HireRight must be used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings. Local Only Candidates - Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate, all those who do not state current location will not be considered. Candidates must be local at time of submission, and available for in person interviews within 1 week of the posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer being made.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic office professionalism
- Basic knowledge of policy, government, public administration, or law
- Skill in active listening
- Skill in critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to approach problems
- Skill in working effectively with a team
- Skill in basic computer navigation
- Ability to be extremely detail-oriented
- Ability to adapt to changes in processes or responsibilities
- Ability to initiate and follow-through with tasks
- Ability to remain objective and nonpartisan while serving as an intern under the Secretary of State
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must be enrolled at, or a graduate of, a university, community college, or technical school. Graduating high school seniors and high school juniors may also apply.
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
- Must be able to participate full-time from June 29, 2026, to July 31, 2026, including weekends, the 4th of July holiday and overtime.
- Must be at least 16 years old
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in public policy, public administration, government or law is preferred
- Demonstrated interest in public service
Responsibilities
- Reviewing initiative petition sheets
- Complying with statutory requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
