Government Affairs Intern: Policy & Admin Support

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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 with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to perform entry-level administrative work in the Government Affairs Division. The role supports state and federal legislative policy through a range of office tasks and project assistance.

The position is part-time and temporary, with duties including assisting in meetings, research, documentation, and coordination. Ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in public sector government affairs.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or enrolled in higher education.
• Must be at least 16 years old; 18+ with valid driver's license may drive.
• Sedentary work; lift up to 10 lbs; keyboarding and reading required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, execution, and completion of special projects, including legislative educational resources.
• Assist Government Affairs Division staff with speeches, policy research, internal and external meeting coordination and correspondence.
• Assist in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assist in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain files, records, and logs; make copies and distribute as instructed.
• Perform preliminary research and gather pertinent data; conduct quality checks of documents.
• Run errands as required; perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Government Affairs Intern to perform entry-level administrative work in the Government Affairs Division. The role supports state and federal legislative policy through a range of office tasks and project assistance.

The position is part-time and temporary, with duties including assisting in meetings, research, documentation, and coordination. Ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in public sector government affairs.