Government Affairs Intern

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to support the Division with entry-level administrative tasks and legislative policy work in a fast-paced government affairs environment.

You will assist in preparing materials, coordinating meetings, researching policy, and handling confidential information while gaining exposure to Texas state and federal legislative processes.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.
• Must be at least 16 years of age and enrolled as a student in higher education to include trade/vocational school.
• Employees at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, execution, and completion of a wide spectrum of legislative educational resources.
• Assist staff with speeches, policy research, internal/external meeting coordination and correspondence.
• Maintain confidential information and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Policy research

Communication

Meeting coordination

Education

Student status (high school or college)

Tools

Word processing

Office software (Excel/Docs)

Job description

Job Description - Government Affairs Intern (2602357)

Job Description

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Government Affairs Division is seeking an individual to serve as a Government Affairs Intern. In this role, you will perform entry-level administrative work for the Division supporting State and Federal legislative policy. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department.

Minimum Salary

16.00

Maximum Salary

21.00

Pay Basis

Hourly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Main Office-Greer Building 125 E 11TH STREET Austin 787012483

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 20 flexible hrs per wk during the academic yr, option to work up to 40 hrs per wk during breaks Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Serves as a Government Affairs Intern. Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

• Assists in the development, execution, and completion of a wide spectrum of special projects, including legislative educational resources.
• Assists Government Affairs Division staff with speeches, policy research, internal and external meeting coordination and execution, and correspondence.
• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.

Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.

Maintains files, records, and logs.

Makes copies and distributes as instructed.

Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.

Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.

Runs errands as required.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution.

Other Conditions:

Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools

Sitting - prolonged periods of time

Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes .

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.