Government Relations Specialist

🇺🇸 Irvine, California 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $35 - $38 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ October 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of California - Irvine is hiring a Government Relations Specialist to support the Office of Community & Government Relations in its engagement with government leaders, community organizations, and external partners. The specialist assists senior staff with stakeholder outreach, public policy research, and community partnerships. This role also drafts briefing materials and coordinates events and office operations.

Highlights

Track legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments relevant to UC Irvine.
Research and summarize legislation, government actions, community issues, and policy developments.
Support outreach to community organizations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, business groups, and neighborhood organizations.
Assist with engagement with local, county, state, and federal elected officials, agencies, and staff.
Draft briefing materials, correspondence, presentations, and meeting summaries.
Coordinate campus visits, briefings, town halls, policy forums, and community events.
Handle purchasing, expense tracking, reimbursements, purchase orders, and requisitions.
Hold a bachelor's degree in political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business, or a related field, with 2-5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or community relations.
Know local, county, state, and federal government processes and use Microsoft Office Suite.
Earn an expected $35.34-$38.31 an hour, plus medical insurance, retirement savings plans, and sick and vacation time.