2026-2027 LSC Legislative Fellow
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
2026-2027 LSC Fellow - Republican Caucus
Democratic Caucusor Nonpartisan LSC
About us | 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. See ourFellowship Program Brochurefor additional information on the program. |
What youll do | House or Senate Caucus Fellows: One of the primary responsibilities for most fellows assigned to the House or Senate is to 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. Fellows also research issues and perform administrative work. Nonpartisan LSC Fellows: Fellows assigned to the nonpartisan LSC draft and analyze legislation including a bills fiscal effects on state and local government conduct research to provide answers to legislative inquiries and staff legislative committees. Depending on their applications fellows assigned to LSC may work with the Office of Research and Drafting (ORD) and focus more on the legal side of legislative services or may be assigned to the Legislative Budget Office (LBO) and focus more on the budget side of legislative services. Fellows are assigned many of the same duties as permanent ORD and LBO staff. |
| How to apply | If you need help with your application email or call . Complete the application on this site by clicking on one of the Apply Online buttons located at both the top and bottom of this page. Remember to upload all of the following documents:
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ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
*** ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT IS CONDITIONAL UPON THE COMPLETION OF A SATISFACTORY BACKGROUND CHECK.***
Minimum qualifications and characteristics of a strong candidate | Candidates must hold a bachelors degree before the program starts. There are no requirements placed on major field of study; all majors are considered. Most successful applicants have a strong academic record and all have excellent written and oral communication skills. |
The Legislative Service Commission (LSC) is a nonpartisan agency providing the Ohio General Assembly with drafting research budget and fiscal analysis training and other services. LSC was created in 1953 primarily to conduct studies of legislative issues during the interim periods between legislative sessions. Other duties were added over the years.
Key Skills
- Teacher Coaching
- Public Health
- Google Docs
- Classroom Experience
- Systems Engineering
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
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