Student - Editorial Intern - Policy Office

Student - Editorial Intern - Policy Office

Salary

$13.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706271

Division

General Counsel

Department

Policy Office

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

9/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Writing Sample

Student Class Schedule

Letter of Recommendation

Other

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
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Position Announcement

The UVU Policy Office is seeking a new student intern for its editorial internship.

Required Documents:

• Letter of Recommendation from an instructor or employer
• One Writing Sample and One Editing Sample OR Two Writing Samples
• Class Schedule

All applicants will be required to take an editing test.

Summary of Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• proofreading
• editing
• policy research
• and other tasks as needed

Students can arrange to receive internship credit.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student
• Must have taken or are currently enrolled in English 2050 (advanced editing class) and/or have equivalent experience
• Have a working knowledge of how to use the Chicago Manual of Style
• Have proofreading and editing experience

Students with prior publication experience and advanced writing and editing skills are encouraged to apply. We have typically hired students from the English and Political Science programs, but we encourage qualified students from other disciplines to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred
• The schedule is negotiable. Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
• Hours per week can range from 15 to 19. Additional hours may become available as special projects arise.
• The student's class schedule will be accommodated

PLEASE NOTE: This internship could potentially last more than one school year for the qualified candidate, depending on job performance.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Editing and proofreading skills (required for editorial interns)
• Project management
• Research and analysis
• Self-motivated and have the ability to work independently
• Able to manage time and complete projects within reasonable time frames
• Must be comfortable working with people from all levels of management at the University
• Punctual and able to maintain a consistent schedule

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

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Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

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Please enter your UVID.

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Have you taken or are currently enrolled in English 2050 (advanced editing class) or have equivalent experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu