OLA has summer student worker positions, most spanning 8 to 12 weeks from June to August with start and end dates being flexible.
Student workers are treated as a valuable part of their team from day one. They work with experienced team members to complete research tasks that inform the overall evaluation or special review and contribute to recommendations that aim to improve state government.
The Program Evaluation Division (PED) conducts evaluations of state programs and agencies. Learn more about the PED student worker position.
The Special Reviews team addresses—through special reviews and other means—specific concerns and allegations about programs and organizations within OLA’s jurisdiction. Learn more about the Special Reviews student worker position.
Student workers typically work 40 hours per week, but there may be options for part-time positions. Student workers can set the schedule that works best for them between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
OLA’s office is in St. Paul near the Capitol. Student workers will be required to go to the office on occasion, but for the most part can choose to work remotely, in the office, or a combination of both. OLA provides student workers with a laptop and cell phone to conduct their work.
OLA student worker positions typically open in January. You can go to the career site, set up an account, and check for postings regularly.
OLA is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment, including hiring, promotion, and advancement, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, gender identity, military service, marital or familial status, public assistance status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal or state nondiscrimination laws.
