About the role#
The Siting, Transmission, and Environmental Protection (STEP) Division at the California Energy Commission is hiring a Student Assistant. This role supports program staff with administrative tasks and project coordination. You will work in a remote environment while assisting with the licensing and regulation of power plants and the planning of electric system infrastructure.
What you'll do#
- Organize and maintain STEP files and notes.
- Coordinate and track division projects, including IT initiatives and system implementations.
- Monitor division-wide activities such as legislative initiatives, budget tracking, personnel matrixing, and process improvements.
- Review budgets and related materials for discrepancies and perform quality control checks.
- Create presentations, coordinate meetings, and follow up on action items.
- Assist with documentation, workflow processes, and technical formatting.
- Perform calculations and data entry.
- Support management with special assignments and daily tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate taking at least six-semester or nine-quarter units, or a graduate student taking at least four-semester or six-quarter units, at an accredited institution on our affiliation list.
- A declared major in a relevant field, such as Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Economics, English, Finance, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, or other related areas.
- A minimum 2.0 GPA and good academic standing.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, plus proficiency in Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfort or willingness to learn Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other computer platforms.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and think critically.
Location & details#
- This position is fully remote. You must reside in California and perform all work within the state.
- The schedule is flexible, Monday through Friday, between 8 AM and 5 PM.
- Students generally work up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during school breaks.
- This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited position.
About University Enterprises, Inc.
University Enterprises, Inc. is a non-profit corporation based in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1946, it provides programs and services to support the campus community at Sacramento State. The organization employs 133 people. It functions as a resource for the educational and social environment of the university.
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