SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

RETURN UTAH PROGRAM

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office is seeking an individual for a return to work opportunity. This program is designed to provide 16 weeks of in-office on-the-job training, professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The job is part-time, approximately 25-30 hours per week and the schedule is flexible. 

This is a great opportunity for professionals looking to return to the workforce after a career break of one or more years. The State of Utah and Lieutenant Governor Deidre M. Henderson invite you to apply for the Return Utah program. This 16-week program is similar to an internship and is designed to provide the experience, training, skill, and mentoring needed to successfully return to the workforce after a hiatus. This opportunity requires a high level of professionalism and the ability to be adaptable, teachable, and proactive.

This is a part-time Return Utah opportunity. Please note, that while we will provide access to resources that will enable you to explore further employment opportunities, your participation does not guarantee employment with the State of Utah upon conclusion of the program.

POSITION DETAILS & COMMITMENT

• Salary – $21.00/hr
  
• Work Format – In-Person (Utah State Capitol, Salt Lake City, UT)
  
• Schedule Code – AC - Employees in Offices of Elected Officials
  
• Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
  
• Application Deadline – 6:00 PM (MDT) on June 2, 2026
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Special Assistant to the Lieutenant Governor, this position will assist with various tasks to support the office. Tasks will include, but may not be limited to the following:
  
• Preparing briefing sheets, invoices, reports, memos, letters, archive materials, and other documents.
  
• Occasional staffing of the Lt. Gov. as she visits counties, agencies, tribes, and other groups and individuals.
  
• Work within our Salesforce database to process meeting requests and constituent service concerns.
  
• Event planning and execution, which may include driving a state car to procure specific goods or services.
  
• Greeting visitors or callers and directing them as needed.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
The Lieutenant Governor's Office supports the pursuit of professional growth and development through a culture that encourages great employees, great attitudes, and teamwork. We are a small office staffed with an excellent team that supports the Governor and all state agencies.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.