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*Have you been out of the workforce for at least a year and are looking for an opportunity to reenter part time? Do you have outstanding writing and computer skills? Are you ready to put your organization and communication skills to work? If yes,apply today! * The Return Utah program is a formal career reentry program,designated for Utahns desiring to re-enter the workforce after a career break. Along with a state job and traditional on-the-job training,Return Utah roles provide 16-weeks of transitional support (similar to an internship) which includes an office technology review,coaching,career development,mentorship,networking opportunities and job market readiness training.   Career break reasoning is irrelevant to hire. Program participants have taken career breaks for varied reasons including childcare,chronic illness,caring for a family member,educational pursuits,retirement,military service,volunteerism,entrepreneurship,political office,travel,etc.    To be eligible for this return-to-work opportunity candidates:

1. Must have a career break of one year or more at the time of application (unless the candidate is affiliated with the military in any way including as a military spouse/partner),or
2. Demonstrate underemployment at the time of application and
3. Have prior professional/life experience in a functional area of interest.

This is a part time (20 hours),temporary position providing employment and transitional support for 16 weeks of employment. 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.   *This position is primarily in-office but may be eligible for periodic telework. *   **PRINCIPAL DUTIES In this position,you will support critical administrative programs for the Utah Department of Commerce. You will also assist with tracking legislation affecting the department,and complete other projects as assigned. Duties may include,but not be limited to the following: 

• Plan professional development courses and course work
• Research training opportunities and communicate with potential on-site hosts
• Use software to assist with online accessible training
• Create a system for tracking professional development hours for employees
• Follow and track legislation affecting the department

• Conduct research on proposed legislation

   *THE IDEAL CANDIDATE *  Our model candidate will:

• Be effective at organizing information in an intuitive,readable way.

• Have excellent report writing skills.
• Possess above-average computer skills,especially with Excel,Word,Google Sheets,and Google Docs. 
• Have an excellent work ethic. 
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively when needed. 
• Have the ability to communicate professionally with Agency Management. 

PREFERENCES Preferences may be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience organizing content as part of a workplace professional development program
• Experience,knowledge,and/or understanding of state government/political process (law-making,the legislative process,etc.). 
• Experience showing excellent writing skills including communications and research roles
• Related education (political science,public administration,education,economics,business administration,international relations,public policy,English,communications). 

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM During this Return Utah opportunity,you will work closely with senior leadership at the Department of Commerce,including reporting to the Deputy Director. You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience within a state go vernment agency. Projects completed in the Return Utah opportunity will provide significant benefits to members of the department through ongoing training.    * * AGENCY The Department of Commerce is the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and business community. Its mission is to strengthen trust in Utah s commercial activities through education,licensing,enforcement,and regulation.  We provide oversight of business registrations,trademarks,Uniform Commercial Code filings,professional and occupational licensing,consumer protection,public utilities,securities,real estate and residential mortgage lending. Please visit our website for more information about our agency.