Lpro fellowship

Initial Posting Date:

10/27/2025

Application Deadline:

11/16/2025

Agency:

Legislative Policy & Research Committee

Salary Range:

$5,025 - $7,537

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

LPRO Fellowship

Job Description:

Oregon’s nonpartisan Legislative Policy and Research Office (

LPRO

) is seeking a recent graduate to participate in an exciting new fellowship program. LPRO is recruiting a fellow for the 2026 calendar year, with a focus on one of the following policy areas:

• Natural resources and environmental law;
• Torts law, recreational immunity, and/or land use;
• Intersection of behavioral health and human services policy; or,
• Perinatal and early childhood health policy

About the opportunity:

LPRO is an exciting place to work, offering a front-row seat to the state decision-making process. The LPRO Fellowship is designed to provide early career policy professionals with exposure to Oregon’s state legislative process, experience performing the functions of a nonpartisan Legislative Analyst or Research Analyst, and mentorship to support professional growth.

The LPRO Fellowship is a 12-month limited-duration position beginning in January 2026 and is designed for a recent graduate of a Master’s, Ph.D., J.D., or professional program in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field. The work assigned to the fellow will provide a survey of the essential duties of a Legislative or Research Analyst, offering learning opportunities in committee administration, workgroup management, policy research and development, and participation in internal LPRO projects.

The fellow will work collaboratively with colleagues and be assigned a mentor, both designed to provide professional growth and networking opportunities.

The ideal candidate:

The ideal candidate for this position will have a background in one or more of the identified policy areas and be interested in learning about focal issues for the state of Oregon. The LPRO team is prepared to offer opportunities for meaningful work, learning, and mentorship.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be familiar with Oregon’s state government structure, eager to learn, and committed to pursuing a career in public policy. They will excel in a collaborative team environment, be flexible and nimble in the face of change, and be able to serve people with different perspectives and goals. The ideal candidate will be well organized, able to exercise independent judgment and discretion, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

To apply:

Please complete the online application and upload a current resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please share your background and interest in public policy, including issue areas in which you would like to work.

More about the fellowship:

The LPRO Fellowship is on-site in Salem during the legislative session, with occasional telework depending on work assignments and when it aligns with legislative needs. Work during the interim may include on-site and telework, dependent upon work assignments and legislative needs.

The minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities desired for this position are below. For complete details about the LPRO Fellowship, please review the position description.

To view the position description in its entirety, click here.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university), AND,
• Hold a graduate degree in public policy, public administration, law, or a related field, having graduated less than five years prior to applying

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Strong desire to learn the legislative process through hands-on experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The successful candidate for the LPRO Fellowship will have the following at the start of the fellowship:

Knowledge of:

Specific issue areas identified by LPRO

• Natural resources and environmental law
• Recreational immunity: Intersection of torts and liability and recreational use of public and private lands
• Intersection of behavioral health and human services policy: May include youth behavioral health, substance use, child welfare, and systems of care
• Perinatal and early childhood health policy: May include maternal and child health and wellbeing, child care workforce, and early learning access

• Oregon’s governance structure
• Public policymaking foundations

Skill in:

• Computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
• Basic statistical techniques to analyze data
• Organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments

Ability to:

• Prioritize competing demands and meet hard deadlines
• Communicate effectively and professionally in person and in writing
• Maintain attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality
• Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
• Collaborate with LPRO team members

TO APPLY:

• IF YOU ARE NOT A STATE EMPLOYEE: To apply for this position, follow the "Apply" link and complete the application & questions online. If this is your first time applying in our new system "Workday", you will need to create a new user profile. You can even drag and drop your resume into Workday and it will read and generate your Work History! Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume.

• CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using the Career app on your Home Page. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

• Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to you through this system. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.

• This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:

• Over the next two years, the Capitol Building will be undergoing extensive renovation and construction projects which may limit accessibility to employees. This will require Legislative employees to work both from home and within the building as the construction project dictates. While working from home, personal, stable and high-speed internet access will be required to perform the functions of this position. There may be occasions that require employees scheduled to be working from home, to report to the Capitol or an offsite building. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable notice. However, employees may be required to report to the building under short notice. The Capitol building is located at 900 Court Street NE, Salem, OR 97301.
• Oregon state government provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235. If you are requesting veterans' preference, you may receive an additional questionnaire in your Workday account. In order to ensure your privacy, we are asking that you complete the Veterans’ Questionnaire and attach your qualifying military documents at that time. This questionnaire will be sent to your Workday account after you submit your application. We ask that you complete the questionnaire before the application deadline; extensions may be granted if necessary and reasonable. For questions about documentation, please visit:

  Veterans Resources

  . Or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
• The salary in this job posting reflects the base salary without contributions to the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Employees eligible for PERS will have their salary increased by 6.95% and 6% will be automatically be subject to a mandatory employee contribution to PERS.
• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum and desired skills listed above.
• An offer including salary will not be extended until an equal pay analysis is completed pursuant to ORS 652.220 and 659A.357. An equal pay analysis will be conducted utilizing the education and work experience section of the legislative application.
• Work Authorization: The Oregon State Legislature does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. The Oregon State Legislature is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Aimee Steketee, Human Resource Analyst, at

  [email protected]

  or (503) 986-1373.
• The Oregon State Legislature is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Workforce Diversity.