Intern – Government Relations

North Central Texas Council of Governments; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites an Intern to support its government relations program in Arlington, TX. The role emphasizes monitoring state and federal legislative activity and preparing updates for supervisor review while working at least 20 hours per week during school.

You will draft for supervisor review, assist with outreach to elected officials, and help with transportation-related grant correspondence, under supervision in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree‑seeking program during employment (i.e., political science/government, urban/regional planning, public administration, or related field)
• No work experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented and highly organized

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative and regulatory actions at federal and state levels related to transportation and air quality
• Summarize legislation and rulemakings for supervisor review
• Draft written and oral legislative updates for supervisor review
• Prepare correspondence and educational materials to conduct outreach with elected officials at federal, state, and local levels
• Draft correspondence supporting transportation-related grant applications
• Maintain contact information for elected officials and committee members

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Must be attending college/university in degree program

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Access

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Job Title

Intern – Government Relations

Job Type

Temporary

Category

Internships

Location

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

Travel

Job Description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support its government relations program. The student in this position will assist with government relations efforts including monitoring state and federal legislative activity.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Working with supervisor to monitor legislative and regulatory actions at the federal and state levels related to transportation and air quality


• Working with supervisor to summarize legislation and rulemakings


• Drafting for supervisor review, written and oral legislative updates


• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence and educational materials to conduct outreach with elected officials at the federal, State, and local levels


• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence supporting transportation-related grant applications


• Maintaining contact information for elected officials and committee members

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access desired


• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas


• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work


• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree‑seeking program during employment (i.e., political science/government, urban/regional planning, public administration, or related field)


• No work experience required

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre‑employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre‑employment background check and drug screening.

E‑Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E‑Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

• NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public‑sector retirement plan participants.


• Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.