Illinois Secretary of State opening applications for summer 2024 job program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Secretary of State is looking for employees in his office for the summer.

There are more than 120 jobs available for college, trade school and graduate school students, as well as recent high school graduates who are starting college or trade school in the fall. Jobs include working at DMV facilities as well as other departments in the Secretary of State’s office.

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The jobs will help students build job skills and learn about the processes of state government.

“The goal of our summer jobs program is to provide a pathway for young people to explore career opportunities, build their skillsets, earn money and make connections through a real-world job experience,” Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said. “This type of hands-on work also helps with future academic and professional success and can translate into long-term benefits for our communities.”

Giannoulias also said the summer workers will help his office provide customer service during a busier season.

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The job will pay $16 an hour for college and trade school students and $25 per hour for specific contractual intern positions for graduate school students, like law school interns.

Anyone interested can apply on the Secretary of State’s website. Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in working at the Secretary of State’s office with the application. The application lists for up to three preferred locations to potential employees to work at.

If hired, seasonal employees can start as soon as May 13.

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