"More than ever, the success of government relies on financial and business expertise. To meet the challenges of the future, Oregon will need motivated, talented and diverse visionaries who will become our next public finance leaders."
--Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read
Oregon is looking for its next generation of public finance leaders. Government is a multi-billion-dollar business. To succeed and protect the public good, government needs bold, diverse and innovative leaders with business acumen and a commitment to service. Quality of life, after all, is directly tied to financial security.
The business of government includes investment management, debt management, financial services, and managing financial empowerment programs. The Robert W. Straub Fellowships at the Oregon State Treasury offer experience and opportunity in a leading institutional investment fund and government financial hub. There are two programs, both paid, a 10-week summer program (college juniors and seniors) and an 8-month residency (Post graduate or newly awarded college graduates).
2024 Straub Fellowship Opportunities
Oregon State Treasury is seeking diverse candidates for our Robert W. Straub Fellowships.
The Robert W. Straub Fellowships seek to attract diverse, energetic, business-savvy, and public-minded new leaders to the important intersection of finance and public service.
The fellowships are designed to offer early career professionals with opportunities to learn about and help guide the "business of government." The program is open to diverse students who have an interest in public finance, investments, and other fiscal functions. These opportunities will be full time (40 hours per week). Incumbents will work a hybrid work schedule, meaning there will be an in-office presence (between 1-3 days per week) as well as remote work. The in-office presence will be our Salem office.
About Oregon State Treasury
Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future.
We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.
Oregon State Treasury is led by State Treasurer Tobias Read. As Treasurer, he is the state’s financial leader, the custodian of public funds and chief investment officer. We prioritize investing for the long term, doing business the right way, and empowering Oregonians to invest in themselves. We're proud of the work we do to help families, governments, and businesses succeed.
Our Values and Principles
INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY
Please visit the following webpage to learn more about Oregon State Treasury:
https://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Pages/index.aspx
The projects offered will be centered around two of Treasurer Read’s priorities as his administration concludes in January 2025.
Project 1
The first project is with our Oregon Treasury Savings Network (OTSN) team. The OTSN helps Oregonians save for significant life events, including education, retirement, and disability-related expenses. OTSN’s investment tools empower all Oregonians to build lifetime financial security through the use of simple, professionally managed savings programs. OTSN’s team also connects Oregonians to resources designed to improve their financial capabilities.
Two of our biggest priorities for the year are tied to improving our strategies for account growth, especially connecting with underserved communities:
- Making an existing tool work better: improve the utilization of the state’s refundable tax credit for contributions into Oregon College Savings Plan and Oregon ABLE Savings Plan accounts.
- Creating a new tool: launch a grant program and deploy seed funds directly into accounts to encourage community organizations to help more people open accounts.
Both strategies ultimately require us to better understand how we incentivize participation in Oregon College Saving Plan and Oregon ABLE Savings Plan. The fellow will start with baseline analysis, both of our existing accounts and internal data and the review external research and data regarding best practices.
Our fellow would conduct research, working closely with the Executive Director, Oregon Treasury Savings Network and the Strategy and Program Director providing regular updates, ultimately presenting their findings in a white paper and verbal presentation at the end of the fellowship. Additionally, the fellow would also join team meetings and participate in other projects, as time allows.
Project 2
The second project will ensure a smooth transition to Oregon’s next Treasurer who will be elected in November 2024. In this capacity the fellow will work with Treasury staff to develop tools, communication resources, and catalogue risks and opportunities that will inform and guide the onboarding of the new Treasurer and their team. The fellow will have an opportunity to see every part of Treasury and how programs and policy intersect with a political leadership transition.
Oregon is looking for its next generation of public finance leaders. Government is a multi-billion-dollar business. To succeed and protect the public good, government needs bold, diverse, and innovative leaders with business acumen and a commitment to service. Quality of life, after all, is directly tied to financial security.
The business of government at Oregon State Treasury includes investment management, debt management, financial services, and management of financial empowerment programs. The Robert W. Straub Fellowships at the Oregon State Treasury offer experience and opportunity in a leading institutional investment fund and government financial hub.
If you are interested in making a difference in government and getting in on the ground level of net-zero carbon emission, please submit a cover letter (no more than two pages explaining your interest/experience and what you hope the program offers you), resume, and letters of reference. Please be sure to include which program you are interested in. Application materials are due no later than May 1, 2023. Please send to: Ania Henton, Human Resources Business Partner at
Ania.Henton@ost.state.or.us.
Special Information
Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment and personal references, credit history, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States
OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources.