Travel Division Administration Intern (Social Media Coordinator)

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated college student intern to support Travel Information Center social media and communications. You will assist with content creation, posting, and monitoring engagement for TIC programs while coordinating with the Special Projects Team and TIC staff.

The role offers hands-on experience in communications, marketing, and public outreach, with opportunities to develop professional skills and contribute to statewide travel and tourism

Qualifications

• Must be a student in high school or enrolled in a college/university.
• Coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, or related field is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects and TIC social media campaigns.
• Create, schedule, and publish TIC social media content.
• Maintain digital content libraries and assist with website updates.
• Prepare reports and track campaign performance.
• Collaborate with the Special Projects Team and TIC staff on communication initiatives.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Social media experience

Content creation

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Current enrollment in college/university

High school student or accepted into college

Tools

Social media platforms

Content creation tools

Graphic basics

Job description

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Will assist with social media and communications activities specifically for the Travel Information Centers while working closely with the Special Projects Team and TIC staff. Duties may include helping develop, schedule, and publish TIC-related social media posts, assisting with program content, monitoring TIC social media accounts for engagement opportunities, responding to comments and messages as directed, creating graphics and multimedia content, tracking performance metrics, researching industry trends, and helping implement social media campaigns that promote Texas travel, tourism, and TIC services. Employees at this level perform work following established guidelines and procedures and receive direction and regular feedback from their supervisor. Assignments provide opportunities to develop professional skills in communications, marketing, project coordination, customer engagement, and public service.

Essential Duties

• Assist with special projects
• Maintain digital content libraries
• Support website updates
• Prepare reports
• Coordinate promotional materials
• Assist with event promotion
• Conducting research
• Perform administrative and clerical duties as assigned
• Create, schedule, and publish social media content specifically for Travel Information Center programs and services.
• Assist with developing Travel Information Center (TIC) social media campaigns, program updates, and promotional strategies.
• Assist with managing TIC social media accounts, including monitoring activity, engagement, and basic performance metrics.
• Create and edit graphics, photos, videos, and other digital content.
• Research travel, tourism, and industry-related topics for content development.
• Assist with event promotion and public outreach efforts.
• Maintain digital content libraries and organizational records.
• Track campaign performance and prepare summary reports.
• Collaborate with the Special Projects Team and TIC staff on social media, special projects, and communication initiatives.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college or university, preferably as a junior or senior.
• Coursework in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, digital media, business, tourism, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using social media platforms and content creation tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

Position Information

The Travel Division Administration Section is seeking a motivated college student to work full-time as a year-round intern supporting both the Special Projects Team and the Travel Information Centers. This position provides hands-on experience in communications, marketing, social media management, tourism promotion, and public outreach while contributing to initiatives that support the Texas Department of Transportation’s Travel Division. Choose to build your experience, expand your skills, and make a meaningful contribution to Texas travel and tourism by joining the Travel Division team.

At TxDOT, you will join a team dedicated to serving Texans and promoting travel throughout the state. This internship offers valuable real-world experience, professional development opportunities, and exposure to statewide initiatives that can help prepare you for future career success.

Work location

The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

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)

Job

School

Schedule

Part-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Type

Temporary Work

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Sep 16, 2026, 12:14:11 PM

State Job Title/s

Clerk III

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.

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Applicant Information

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants