The Government Relations Apprentice plays a key role in assisting the Office of Government Relations with a variety of voting initiative tasks. This will include completing an online certification to assist in voter registration at Liberty University, which you will be assisted in finding and completing, as well as a commitment to following Liberty University policies and federal regulations surrounding voter registration and elections. It will also require the ability to be on Liberty University’s main campus during every shift. This is a unique opportunity to join a purposeful and mission-minded priority of Liberty University to encourage civil responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in conducting voter registration drives at various on-campus locations and Liberty University events.
• Meticulously review completed voter registration applications for the purpose of ensuring correct information needed, as required by state and federal regulations.
• Work effectively with others who are also assisting in voter registration.
• Assisting Government Relations staff with election day initiatives.
• Ensure adequate communication among Government Relations and university community regarding initiatives and on-going work.
• Ability to follow instructions and adequately communicate messaging that corresponds with your job duties.
• Follows all state and federal laws, and university policies and procedures.
• Serve the university community with a friendly and servant-oriented mindset.
• Ability to understand and adhere to compliance requirements pertaining to voter registration, voting locations, lobbying, and institutional requirements and policies including, but not limited to, Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-604(A); Title IV requirements DCL (July 1, 2013), FSA Handbook Vol. 2 Ch. 6, GEN-22-05, EO 14019 (March 7, 2021), and PPA Lobbying-Debarment-Suspension provisions; Liberty University lobbying activity reporting process with LU Tax Department; and Liberty University prohibited political activities.
• Complete projects and other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and follow instructions.
• Experience in customer service/office work.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
• Must pass various background checks, including, but not limited to, a check at the time of initial employment.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience with data analysis, voter registration and visualization.
• Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, resolving issues with an attitude of courtesy and respect.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Display self-motivation and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 15 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is typically a climate-controlled office setting though some work on-site outdoor locations (weather permitting) may occur.

Target Hire Date

2025-08-11

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.