Associated Students AS

Applying for positions within Office of the Vice President of External Affairs

Position(s)

  • Federal Lobbyist
  • State Lobbyist

Description of the Office of the Vice-President of External Affairs:

The Associated Students of the University of California, San Diego are the elected and appointed representatives of the UC San Diego student body. The ASUCSD works to promote student engagement through its services and leadership opportunities. The ASUCSD seeks to foster a cohesive community through active interaction and communication with students, the administration, and the greater San Diego Community. Our mission is to facilitate and encourage students to grow and develop through their involvement in student government, its services, and auxiliaries. We promote student engagement in all areas of campus life through leadership, advocacy, and service to build and strengthen our community. 

The Office of the Vice President of External Affairs amplifies the voices of UC San Diego Students by providing access to statewide and federal opportunities for civic engagement and community involvement. The Office collaborates with inclusive, diverse on-campus and off-campus partners to inspire emerging student leaders and changemakers, including UC-wide advocacy through the UCSA.

Description of Triton Lobby Corps

Triton Lobby Corps is a full-service, student-run lobbying firm overseen by the AS Office of External Affairs that aims to inform and mobilize the UC San Diego student body on legislative advocacy in Federal, State, and UC systemwide bodies. Through comprehensive research and outreach methods, TLC strives to ensure UC San Diego student voices are taken into account when legislative bodies make decisions regarding the student's quality of Life.

This Application is for two roles. You must rank your preference in the application. 

Pay rate: $45/week

# of Openings: 3 for Federal Lobbyist and 4 for State Lobbyist 

General Student Lobbyist Responsibilities

  1. Represent Triton Lobby Corps by doing outreach with organizations and communities across campus through several manners. Communicate with student organization leaders and provide them with sufficient information of the bills that the Lobby Corps will advocate on their behalf. Regularly check-in with orgs to keep-up communication regarding key issues and goals. Collect data and information regarding org’s legislative needs. 

  2. Attend weekly GBMs or Policy Boards and actively participate whether that be presenting bills researched or organizational updates. 

  3. Participate in lobby meetings with federal legislators to advocate for legislation that is within TLC’s portfolio. 

Federal Lobbyist Responsibilities

  1. Draft legislative reports to make policy more accessible for students to understand bills circulating in the federal legislature (House of Representatives and Senate) and how these bills will affect the student’s quality of life. 

  2. Track the progress of the bill as it makes its way through the legislature (from being introduced to the floor to being signed by the President). 

  3. Research what issue areas impact the student population and surrounding communities. 

  4. Gather information to draft statements of support or opposition on federal bills that are within the Lobby Corps (TLC) portfolio. These statements will be provided to legislative committees and members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to publicize our position on the bills. 

State Lobbyist Responsibilities 

  1. Draft legislative reports to make policy more accessible for students to understand bills circulating in the California state legislature (Assembly and Senate) and how these bills will affect the student’s quality of life. 

  2. Track the progress of the bill as it makes its way through the legislature (from being introduced to the floor to being signed by the Governor). 

  3. Research what issue areas impact the student population and surrounding communities. 

  4. Gather information to draft statements of support or opposition on state bills that are within the Lobby Corps (TLC) portfolio. These statements will be provided to legislative committees and members of the California State Assembly and State Senate to publicize our position on the bills. 

Communicate with student organization leaders and provide them with sufficient information to inform them of the bills the Lobby Corps is asking their support for. Training will be provided on how to conduct a policy analysis on a particular bill by identifying the intended goal, content, stakeholders, sponsor(s), and the bill’s potential impact on UC San Diego students. Training will also cover drafting statements of support or opposition on behalf of the Lobby Corps and contacting members of the faculty and leaders of student organizations to garner their support. Identify bills in both houses of Congress that align with the campaign goals of the UC Student Association. You may write statements of support or opposition on behalf of faculty and student organizations, ensuring alignment with the Lobby Corps’ stated position on the bills.

Job Location: In-Person (UCSD Main Campus)

Qualifications: 

  • Foundational ability to analyze and interpret federal policy, laws, and bills 

  • Hard working individuals dedicated to advocating for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within UCSA

  • Flexible schedule

  • Detail oriented individuals with strong communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to commit to 10-15 hours, strong time management capability

  • Interested in learning new skill sets regarding federal policy

Hours per week: 10-12 hours per week

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • You must plan to be a full-time registered student at UC San Diego for the 2024 - 2025 academic year and be available on campus

 

When answering questions, please keep your answers under 500 words per question. You should also not use AI to develop your answers. If you use AI you may no longer be considered for the role. 

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