Austin Legislative Intern: Policy & Legislation Support

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Legislative Intern in the City Attorney's Office to provide on-site administrative, logistical, and legislative support during the 90th Texas Legislative Session in Austin. The internship runs January 3, 2027 through May 31, 2027, with possible extension based on city needs and legislative activity.

The role involves drafting materials, tracking calendars, coordinating meetings, and supporting staff with research and briefing materials, while complying with

Qualifications

• Current or recently graduated within the last six months of application or working towards a specialization in a vocational field, or a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field of study
• No previous work experience is required
• Coursework or demonstrated interest in government, political science, public administration, public policy, law, business, communications, or a related field
• Familiarity with the Texas legislative process, municipal government, or public policy
• Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, or events and managing multiple time-sensitive priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and ability to work professionally with elected officials, legislative staff, stakeholders, and City employees
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience organizing information in spreadsheets, databases, or similar tracking tools

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day administrative and logistical support to the Governmental Affairs Liaison, including coordinating assignments, deadlines, materials, and general office needs
• Serves as a legal and legislative runner as needed, delivering and retrieving time-sensitive documents and materials between City representatives, legislative offices, committee rooms, and other Austin locations
• Monitors legislative calendars, committee hearing notices, and other Capitol activity and communicates relevant schedule changes and updates
• Assists with tracking municipal-related legislation and policy issues using legislative tracking tools, spreadsheets, and databases; prepares status reports and updates as directed
• Attends committee hearings, briefings and other legislative proceedings as requested; takes notes and summarizes key information and follow-up items
• Conducts basic research on proposed legislation and municipal policy issues and assists with preparing background information, briefing materials, contact lists, and shared record
• Assists with meeting and event logistics, special projects, and other general administrative work as assigned
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations

Skills

Government knowledge

Public policy interest

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Legislative Intern in the City Attorney's Office to provide on-site administrative, logistical, and legislative support during the 90th Texas Legislative Session in Austin. The internship runs January 3, 2027 through May 31, 2027, with possible extension based on city needs and legislative activity.

The role involves drafting materials, tracking calendars, coordinating meetings, and supporting staff with research and briefing materials, while complying with