Hinckley Institute
Student Staff
Student staff play an integral role to the success of the Hinckley Institute and are immensely helpful in ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. Student staff duties include mentoring and advising students, assisting with Hinckley programming and administrative tasks, aiding in forums and events, leading and participating in outreach initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
There is a time commitment of 15-30 hours a week and we are flexible with your class schedule. Pay rate starts at $12/hour.
Application opens as positions become available.
Current Student Staffers
Lily Jones
Lily is a third-year student studying political science and sociology. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in public policy and a career in reproductive rights advocacy work. Lily spent two semesters as a local intern with Family Planning Elevated where she contributed to reproductive health related legislation in the 2023 Utah Legislative Session.
Ella Sjoblom
Ella is a third-year student majoring in Economics and Political Science. She hopes to pursue a graduate degree in economics and a career in public finance or policy research. Ella spent two semesters as a local intern at the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, where she worked on economic and industry research for the state of Utah.
Ashton Pelley
Ashton is a third year student majoring in International Studies and Spanish. She spent one semester interning at the Peruvian Consulate, and is looking forward to interning at United Way. Ashton was a Hinckley Ambassador last fall and serves on the Hinckley Journal of Politics editorial board.