Offered By:
State Representative Carol Alvarado
Job Location:
Austin
Job Location (Other):
State Capitol
Salary:
Unpaid
Job Description:
This position requires strong demonstrated writing and clear communication skills; must be able to multi-task and meet critical deadlines; formulate and research legislative issues regarding certain policy areas; serve as the Representative's liaison in meeting with constituents, state agencies, interest groups and other legislative offices; monitor legislation and upcoming votes for committees on which the Representative serves; compile background information and draft talking points for committee hearings and floor debates; write legislative correspondences, speeches, and talking points; and other duties as assigned by the Representative and/or chief of staff.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a resume and short writing sample to Alexander Hammond at Alexander.Hammond@house.texas.gov
Contact Information:
Alexander Hammond: 512-463-0732 Alexander.Hammond@house.texas.gov
Type of Internship:
State Legislature
Comments:
Qualifications:
-Strong organizational skills
-Clear, concise communication skills, with an emphasis on writing
-Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-pressure environment
-Professional appearance and personality, and ability to work well with others in a close office environment
-Research competence and skills other than use of Internet search engines
-Strong professional ethics, mature judgment and attention to detail
-Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office suite programs, Dropbox and IPad/IPhone applications, and Twitter
Posted By:
Alexander Hammond
Post Date:
Monday, January 9, 2017
Expiration Date:
Wednesday, May 31, 2017