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:
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Natural resources and environmental law;
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Torts law, recreational immunity, and/or land use;
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Intersection of behavioral health and human services policy; or,
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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
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Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university), AND,
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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
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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
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Natural resources and environmental law
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Recreational immunity: Intersection of torts and liability and recreational use of public and private lands
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Intersection of behavioral health and human services policy: May include youth behavioral health, substance use, child welfare, and systems of care
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Perinatal and early childhood health policy: May include maternal and child health and wellbeing, child care workforce, and early learning access
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Oregon’s governance structure
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Public policymaking foundations
Skill in:
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Computer applications, including the Microsoft suite
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Basic statistical techniques to analyze data
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Organizing work and keeping track of multiple complex assignments
Ability to:
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Prioritize competing demands and meet hard deadlines
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Communicate effectively and professionally in person and in writing
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Maintain attention to detail
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Maintain confidentiality
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Remain nonpartisan in a highly political environment
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Collaborate with LPRO team members
TO APPLY:
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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.
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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).
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Attach your current cover letter and resume. Applications submitted without both documents may not be considered.
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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.
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This announcement closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
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