MICHAEL D.

DOVILLA
7 TH DISTRICT ______

VERN R IFFE CENTER

77 S OUTH HIGH S TREET, 13 TH F LOOR COLUMBUS , OH 43215-6111
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P OLICY AND LEGISLATIVE O VERSIGHT, CHAIRMAN F INANCE & APPROPRIATIONS H IGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE M ILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS

T: (614) 466-4895
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F: (614) 719-6957

Ohio General Assembly

House of Representatives Columbus

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REP07@OHIOHOUSE. GOV

For Immediate Release: February 20, 2013

Contact: Chris Ventura (614) 466-4895

State Representative Mike Dovilla Announces Statehouse Fellowship Encourages Local College Graduates to Apply to LSC Fellowship Program
COLUMBUSState Representative Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) has announced that the Ohio Legislative Service Commission is accepting applications for its 13-month Legislative and Telecommunications Fellowship Program. The commission will hire approximately 20 fellows to work with members and staff at the Ohio House of Representatives and Ohio Senate during 2014. As a former Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of State, I know firsthand the value of a fellowship as a springboard for professional development, said Dovilla. Public service is a noble calling and a vocation always in need of good people who are passionate about helping others. I encourage 7th District college graduates who seek the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to state policymaking to apply for the LSC Fellowship. Legislative fellow duties include assisting members of the Ohio General Assembly with constituent work and communications, performing legislative research, and supporting the office administrative functions. Telecommunications fellows assist in televising House and Senate proceedings and preparing educational video productions about the General Assembly and the legislative process. The program is open to graduates of all major fields of study who have an interest in learning about state government, and no political experience is required. All applicants must have graduated from a four-year college degree program by the December start date. Those holding graduate or professional degrees are also encouraged to apply. Legislative Service Commission Fellowships are full-time, paid positions with eligibility for benefits applicable to other state employees. Application materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2013 to be considered for the program. The application deadline for the two telecommunications positions is May 31, 2013. For more information or for an application and instructions, please contact the fellowship coordinator at the Ohio Legislative Service Commission by calling (614) 466-3615 or visit www.lsc.state.oh.us/fellowship. -30-