Remote Texas Legislative Parks Policy Intern

National Parks Conservation Association; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) invites applications for a Texas State Legislative Intern. The role supports the Texas regional team during the 90th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on policy and advocacy to protect national parks and related resources in Texas.

Responsibilities include drafting updates and communications, monitoring legislation and policy developments, evaluating potential impacts of proposed bills, and assisting with Capitol advocacy days, hearings, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Current graduate student or recent graduate (within one year).
• Strong writing, research, organizational and editing skills.
• Interest in national parks, public lands, public policy, government, or environmental issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Independent self-starter and extremely detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Draft legislative updates, fact sheets, briefing documents, newsletters, and action alerts.
• Monitor and evaluate legislation, budget proposals, agency actions, and policy developments.
• Assist staff in evaluating impacts of proposed legislation on parks and resources.
• Attend Capitol advocacy days, hearings, briefings, stakeholder meetings, and events.

Skills

Strong writing

Research skills

Organizational skills

Editing skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent self-starter

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science, History, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, or related field

Graduate student or recent graduate (within one year)

Job description

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) invites applications for a Texas State Legislative Intern. The role supports the Texas regional team during the 90th Texas Legislative Session, focusing on policy and advocacy to protect national parks and related resources in Texas.

Responsibilities include drafting updates and communications, monitoring legislation and policy developments, evaluating potential impacts of proposed bills, and assisting with Capitol advocacy days, hearings, and