Job Description
The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) serves the Governor and his Cabinet as staff for long-range planning and research and constitutes the comprehensive state planning agency. LCI assists the Governor and the Administration in planning, research, policy development, and legislative analysis. LCI formulates long-range state goals and policies to address land use, climate change, population growth and distribution, urban expansion, infrastructure development, groundwater sustainability, drought response, and resource protection.
LCI’s budget programs include Enterprise Operations, State Planning and Policy Development, Strategic Growth Council, and Racial Equity Commission. LCI is a fast-paced, creative work environment that requires staff to have strong collaboration skills, an ability to quickly respond to changing policy needs, and a positive attitude. LCI is an organization committed to creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. To learn more visit:
The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is seeking to hire two student assistants.
The Student Assistants (SA) will provide focused, short-term support to the State Clearinghouse (SCH). This role is to support internal organizational efforts with existing staff responsibilities. The Project & Operations Assistant will work closely with team leads to clean up and optimize operations management workflows, improve tracking of deliverables, and provide meeting support by taking notes and capturing action items. This role also includes basic administrative tasks that reinforce SCH’s operational efficiency, ensuring full-time staff remain focused on specialized and high-priority duties.
The SA is expected to perform these duties with speed and accuracy, maintaining high standards in line with established performance benchmarks. This role involves supporting stakeholders, participating in special projects, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. The SA will also apply Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance knowledge, as needed, to support process improvements and efficiency. Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position.
Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance.
Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department. UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice. UEI is not a multi-state employer.
UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment. Prerequisites Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list. To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting. Majors/Fields of Study Business administration, Computer science, Business analytics, Government, Data analytics, Research, Communication Work Schedule F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor. Additional Work Schedule Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation $18.27 - $24.62 per hour Minimum Qualifications • Experience with bolthires Windows, Word, and Excel. • Ability to work in a team environment and provide excellent customer service. • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Commission staff. • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. • Able to maintain consistent attendance.Able to operate standard office equipment. Preferred Qualifications Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority.
Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Duties and Responsibilities • Assist with file organization, version control, naming conventions, and project structures with but not limited to: Asana, SharePoint, and shared drives. • Assist in the development and refinement of project templates to enhance team workflows. • Support staff in transitioning to improved task-tracking practices through basic guidance or one-on-one help.
• Assist with, but not limited to, testing of applications, writing user stories and requirements, and analyzing and reviewing for data quality assurance and accessibility. • Perform clerical tasks such as but not limited to scheduling coordination and communication support.Assist the SCH in building effective relationships with government agencies, their consultants, as well as the public. Physical Requirements Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an hybrid environment. Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home. Application Instructions Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents: Apply by: 01/02/2026 Apply tot his job