Leavitt Partners Summer Internship

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: Leavitt Partners, LLC is seeking summer interns interested in focusing on health policy and/or data research. Interns will have a variety of responsibilities including research, health policy analysis, assist with client deliverables and administrative duties in Leavitt Partners’ Salt Lake City office. This opportunity will provide the successful applicant with experience in quantitative and qualitative research of the health care system. The position is open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates.

Duration of Internship: The duration of the internship is negotiable, but for the best experience, internships should be conducted for a minimum period of twelve weeks between May and August.

Preferred Skills and Qualification:

• Interested in health services research and public policy
• Candidate for a degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Healthcare Management, Economics, 
Statistics, or other related area of concentration 

• Those interested in data should have knowledge in statistical methods and experience with 
statistical programming (Stata, R, etc.) 
• Excellent research, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex 
finding to non-technical audiences 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and strict timelines 


To Apply: Applicants with a strong research background and an interest in public policy and health care are encouraged to apply. Cover letters and resumes can be sent to Jobs@leavittpartners.com

Analyst (Job)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Type: full-time position; Mon-Fri expected and occasional weekend work (1 or 2 hours a weekend from home) may be required. 

Salary: commensurate with experience.

General Description: Leavitt Partners, LLC is seeking to hire an analyst. This position will contribute to the development and foundational intelligence of Leavitt Partners’ Center for Accountable Care Intelligence, which provides clients with unparalleled strategic intelligence on health care delivery reform and the development of accountable care organizations (ACOs). In addition to supporting the Accountable Care Learning Collaborative (www.accountablecarelc.org), this position will become an expert in the accountable care movement and the evolving American health care delivery system and support client consulting engagements across the health care system.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze secondary research, surveys, and interviews with health care leaders
• Provide clients with strategic intelligence and support consulting engagements
• Create simplified briefs and summaries from complex health related materials

Education and Preferred Experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required
• Experience working in the health care industry
• In-depth understanding of health care delivery reform
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods 
• Experience writing briefs, summaries, and research articles 

About Leavitt Partners: Leavitt Partners is a health care intelligence company headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. We bring knowledge, experience and a network of global relationships to our clients as we work together to drive positive change. Visit www.leavittpartners.com for further information. 

To Apply: The candidate will work in the Salt Lake City office location for Leavitt Partners. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@leavittpartners.com. 

Leavitt Partners Administrative Assistant (2 positions)

Location: Washington D.C. and Chicago, IL (two open positions)

Position Type: Full-time;  Monday-Friday expected and occasional weekend work (1 or 2 hours a weekend from home) may be required

Salary: Pay commensurate with experience. 

Description: Leavitt Partners Washington, DC Office is seeking to hire a full-time administrative assistant. The administrative assistant plays a pivotal role in the daily operations of the office, including travel arrangements, internal scheduling, external meeting requests, and file and contact management. Additionally, the assistant supports overall office management functions and office calendaring for the team. As such, it is essential that candidates for this position have a high degree of confidentiality, respect, process/systems expertise, and the ability to coordinate multiple work styles.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

•   General administrative and clerical support
  
•   Schedule appointments and maintain Outlook calendars
  
•   Organize and set up meetings (including teleconferences, web-based meetings, etc.)
  
•   Answer telephone, screen and direct calls , take and relay messages
  
•   Greet and direct persons entering the office
  
•   Ensures knowledge of staff movements in and out of office
  
•   Support office management (supplies, equipment, new hire onboarding)
  
•   Maintain records, contracts and other pertinent files
  
•   Send regular communications to investors and other key relationships
  

Education and Experience

•   Minimum of High School Diploma required; further education preferred
•   Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
•   Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
•   Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

About Leavitt Partners: 

Leavitt Partners is a health care intelligence company headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. We bring knowledge, experience and a network of global relationships to our clients as we work together to drive positive change. Visit www.leavittpartners.com for further information. 

To Apply: The candidate will work in the Washington, DC or Chicago, IL office location for Leavitt Partners. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@leavittpartners.com. 

The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Internship

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Hours: 20 hours per week

Term limit: for this position is one year 

Description: The State of Utah’s Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands is announcing the recruitment of one student intern position to begin in the spring of 2016. This position will assist the Division in implementing a Fire Costs Evaluation Plan developed by Brigham Young University’s Master's of Public Administration program and specifically designed for the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands.

The Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is one of seven Divisions that comprise the State of Utah’s Department of Natural Resources. The Division is responsible for forest health, responding to wildfires and managing sovereign lands in the state. The Division responds to wildfires on state and private land ensuring that communities, watersheds, rangelands and wildlife habitats don’t suffer catastrophic losses. Foresters assist private landowners in promoting forest health and Sovereign Lands staff over see management of the beds of Utah’s navigable rivers and lakes.

Duties: Following the severe 2012 fire season, Governor Gary R. Herbert charged state land managers with the task of developing a cooperative strategy to reduce the size, intensity and frequency of catastrophic wildland fires in Utah. The Governor’s Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy was the result. Utah’s Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy aims to reduce wildland fire by supporting the three goals of the National Cohesive Strategy of; resilient landscapes, fire adapted communities, and response/suppression capacity. As this new and ambitious program is implemented, one challenge faced by the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands will be to evaluate the success of the actions taken to reduce wildfire risk and the associated cost of wildfire suppression. Interns will assist Division staff with data collection, manipulation, and analysis. Please note that data collection may include field work involving the use of GPS. Additional duties include analyzing fiscal data, preparing reports, conducting research of peer-reviewed documents and general support of fire staff in relation to the Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy.

To Apply: Interested parties should contact Nate Barrons, Catastrophic Wildfire Reduction Strategy Coordinator:
(Cell) 801-560-8134
(Desk) 801-538-5410
 nathanbarrons@utah.gov

*At the agency’s discretion a successful intern may be eligible for full time employment with the Division following completion of the internship.

2016 Summer Internship Program at the Congressional Budget Office

Location: Washington, DC

Deadline: February 29, 2016

Description: CBO summer internships provide excellent opportunities to experience and observe the budget process and policymaking at the federal level. The internships are located in Washington, D.C.  Interns contribute to CBO's work in program areas such as budget and tax policy, health care, national defense, the environment, education, retirement and other income assistance, regulation, and public investment.

• Ten-weeks of experience in the federal budget process and policymaking,
  
• Responsibility for specific projects,
  
• Opportunity to work alongside leaders in economic analysis,
  
• Flexible start and end dates,
  
• Opportunity to participate in educational events on Capitol Hill,
  
• The dynamic environment of one of the world’s premier cities,
  
• Competitive compensation based on academic level and related experience, and a
  
• Local transportation subsidy up to $130 per month. 
  

More Information: https://www.cbo.gov/about/careers/internships

Eligibility: US citizens and noncitizens who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship are eligible for consideration. Before applying, noncitizens should refer to the agency's  information on citizenship requirements or call 202-226-2628 to determine employment eligibility.

To Apply: Students must submit a cover letter, resume, contact information for two references (academic and/or employment), and an unofficial copy of transcripts which includes coursework for the spring semester (first-year graduate students MUST submit both an undergraduate transcript and a graduate transcript). A complete application must be submitted through CBO's online application at www.cbo.gov/careers by the deadline of February 29, 2016 to be considered (no exceptions).

Contact: Nancy Fahey or Angela Smart; (202)-226-2628 / careers@cbo.gov

Fiscal Analyst Position with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (Job)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: We offer competitive salaries and benefits.

Deadline: Application will be accepted until the position is filled.

Description: The office of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee provides a full range of non-partisan fiscal and program analysis for the Arizona State Legislature.  We currently have an opening for a Fiscal Analyst, which is primarily an entry level position.  We seek individuals who have a Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.

Characteristics of the Position: As part of an overall 25-person organization, the JLBC Staff employs fiscal analysts in pursuit of its mission.  Each of these individuals is responsible for particular agencies of state government and performs the following core functions: 

•       Analyze agency budget requests and make recommendations on proposed spending levels. Testify during Appropriations Committee hearings of the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate. 

•       Assist the Appropriations Committee members in their development of the state budget. 

•       Draft all applicable legislation to implement the state budget. 

•       Review and analyze other legislation with fiscal implications and prepare fiscal impact statements of such legislation, as requested by members of the Legislature. 

•       Monitor implementation of agency budgets and provide advice and counsel to agency officials regarding legislative intent.  Visit assigned agencies to meet with department personnel and their budget staff to discuss both budgetary and operational matters. 

•       Serve as a general resource to the Legislature on their assigned budgets and make suggestions for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of state government. 

While analysts work independently on individual agency budgets, they also collaborate in a supportive team-oriented environment in developing the overall state budget.

More information about the organization: http://www.azleg.gov/jlbc.htm

To Apply: Applicants should send an electronic letter of introduction with a resume to jlbcwebmaster@azleg.gov.  If you are currently outside the state, your letter of introduction should address your interest in relocating to Arizona.

Contact:

Krista MacGahan

Senior Fiscal Analyst 

Joint Legislative Budget Committee 

1716 W. Adams St 

Phoenix, AZ 85007 

602-926-5485

kmacgahan@azleg.gov

Management Intern

Location: City of Spanish Fork, Utah

Deadline: February 1, 2015

Salary: $13 per hour

Hours: Part-time; 20-30 hours per week average (internship continues through the second semester)

Description: Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager & the Community Development Director, this Intern position will provide research and analysis relating to general city functions, finance, parks and recreation, public works, and public safety.  This position will provide assistance where needed and will report to different supervisors as various projects may dictate.

More Information (qualifications & essential functions): https://apply.spanishfork.org/ojadesc.php?select=54

To Apply: https://apply.spanishfork.org/ojasplash.php

Contact: Seth Perrins

Assistant City Manager

Spanish Fork City

(O) 801.804.4535

(F)  801.804.4510

www.spanishfork.org

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Policy Research Intern

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: Under the direction of the WECC Director of Reliability Planning, the Policy Research Intern will assist in supporting the organization’s efforts to independently assess and report on the overall reliability and associated risks to the Western Interconnected power system. They will also assist in identifying processes and recommendations to improve reliability and operations of the Western Interconnection.

Salary: The salary will be competitive and commensurate with relevant experience as well as the responsibilities of the position.

More information (duties & requirements): click here

To Apply: For consideration, qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter including salary history on the WECC Careers page. click here or it is at the bottom of the "more information" link

Philanthropy Programs Manager (Job)

Location: Lehi, Utah

Position Type: Full-time

Description: The Philanthropy Program Manager will handle the philanthropic programs of Young Living, including several programs sponsored by the D. Gary Young Foundation, to ensure that they are in line with the stated goals of Young Living. He/She will provide quality control for their organization's programs through methods such as handling all requests for donations, all child sponsorship programs, staff, activities, and intended final products. The Philanthropy Program Manager will work with everyone from volunteers to management. 

More Information (qualifications & responsibilities): click here

To Apply: please complete an Internal Application, have your manager sign and submit it to Human Resources and click here

Contact: Amanda Anderson

Senior IT Recruiter, Human Resources

Office (801) 221-7185

Cell (801) 319-5367

amanderson@youngliving.com

www.youngliving.com

Executive Director Position Accouncement, CAP of Utah (Job)

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Deadline: February 5, 2016

About CAP Utah: Community Action Partnership of Utah (CAP Utah) leads, strengthens, and supports the state’s Community Action network in order to build thriving communities and end poverty. We are the statewide association for nine Community Action Agencies, members of a nationwide network established over 50 years ago as a part of President Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty. Our member agencies help low-income families and individuals become self-sufficient.

Description: Reporting to the board of directors, the executive director will properly engage the board members in the work of CAP Utah; manage operations and finances; and represent CAP Utah to stakeholders.  The executive director will also be primarily responsible for providing training and technical assistance to Utah’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) with an end goal of assisting those agencies to assess community needs, increase community collaborations, implement the requirements of federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Organizational Standards and the performance management system Results Oriented Management and Accountability (ROMA), and increase local agencies’ capacity to deliver on the promise of community action – Helping People, Changing Lives.

More information: www.caputah.org

To Apply: Applications will be accepted until, February 5, 2016.  Send cover letter and resume to the search committee in care of Jenna Seeley at 1307 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 or jseeley@slcap.org.

Finance Budget Analyst (Job)

Location: Sacramento, California

Deadline: February, 8, 2016

Position Type: Full-Time

Description: We are looking for high-performing individuals who are interested in being part of the team that advises the Governor’s Office on policy and budget issues. Finance analysts play a key role in helping to shape public policy decisions; the state budget; and legislation in areas such as health care, education, environmental regulation, and public safety.  The FBA position provides an opportunity to work on issues that impact the people of California and often carry national policy implications.  The FBA is a permanent full-time California state civil service position. 

More Information: http://www.dof.ca.gov/career_opportunities/current/documents/RB-Bulletin-Jan-2016-final.pdf

To Apply: To apply for FBA positions, applicants must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:  1) take and pass the Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) state exam; and/or 2) take and pass the Staff Services Analyst (SSA) state exam, or 3) be a current California State civil service employee with lateral transfer eligibility or eligibility for a training and development assignment.

Staff Services Analyst on-line exam:

https://jobs.ca.gov/Public/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=7PB34

Associate Governmental Program Analyst on-line exam:

https://jobs.ca.gov/Public/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=9PB04

Informational sessions: To hear more about the role of a Finance Budget Analyst, and to ask questions, sessions will be held on February 2nd and 4th, 2016.  Please see the attached recruitment bulletin for more detailed information regarding the informational sessions, the application process and the selection process.

Contact Information: Jeanna Wimberly, our Recruitment Officer at (916) 445-8918 jeanna.wimberly@dof.ca.gov or Estella Simoneau at (916) 445-8918 estella.simoneau@dof.ca.gov .