Capitol Legislative Intern - Public Policy & City Impact

The City of Fort Worth; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth invites applications for a Legislative Intern to provide on-site administrative and logistical support to the Governmental Affairs Liaison during the 90th Texas Legislative Session in Austin. The internship runs January 3, 2027 to May 31, 2027, with possible extension based on City needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating deadlines, delivering time-sensitive documents, and tracking municipal legislation using spreadsheets and databases.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Familiarity with the Texas legislative process or municipal government is preferred.
• Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, or events and managing time-sensitive priorities is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and organizing information in spreadsheets or databases is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day administrative and logistical support to the Governmental Affairs Liaison, coordinating assignments, deadlines, materials, and office needs.
• Serves as a legal and legislative runner, delivering and retrieving time-sensitive documents between City representatives and Austin locations.
• Monitors legislative calendars, committee hearing notices, and Capitol activity, communicating schedule changes.
• Assists with tracking municipal-related legislation using tracking tools, spreadsheets, and databases; prepares status reports.
• Attends committee hearings and briefings, takes notes, and summarizes key information and follow-up items.
• Conducts basic research on proposed legislation and municipal policy issues, preparing background information and briefing materials.
• Assists with meeting and event logistics and general administrative work as assigned.
• Adheres to the work schedule and City policies.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Texas legislative process

Calendar/event coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in a related field

Job description

The City of Fort Worth invites applications for a Legislative Intern to provide on-site administrative and logistical support to the Governmental Affairs Liaison during the 90th Texas Legislative Session in Austin. The internship runs January 3, 2027 to May 31, 2027, with possible extension based on City needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating deadlines, delivering time-sensitive documents, and tracking municipal legislation using spreadsheets and databases.