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Texas Governor's Fellowship
Offered By
Office of the Governor
Job Location
Austin
Job Location (Other)
Capitol Complex
Salary
Unpaid
Job Description
Do you see a future career in public service? How far could a student internship take you? The Texas Governor’s Fellowship program could be the next stepping stone for your career in public service. The OOG Fellowship program offers college students and recent graduates valuable experience and exposure to state government by providing opportunities to work alongside OOG staff in a variety of different fields. As an OOG intern you can help make a difference while learning about the different facets of state government. Opportunities are on an unpaid basis only and the OOG is committed to working with students who are also seeking course credit for their internship time. Apply now! You might be surprised. Texas Governor’s Fellowship Program will: •Give students an overview of state government by working closely with staff in the Office of the Governor. •Provide students with experience in a working office environment. •Enhance appreciation of public service. Placements may be available in the following offices: • Office of the First Lady • Governor’s Mansion • Legislative Office • Appointments Office • Communications • Scheduling & Advance • General Counsel • Policy • Office of State & Federal Relations • Economic Development & Tourism o Texas Tourism o Texas Film Commission o Aerospace & Aviation o Texas Economic Development Bank o Small Business o Texas Business Development & Business Marketing  Domestic Expansion & Recruitment  Business Research  International Business & Recruitment o Texas Military Preparedness Commission • Criminal Justice Division • Human Resources
Application Instructions
Current students or recent graduates from an accredited college or university. Positions are typically 20 hours per week (8 a.m. - 12 Noon or 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.). All positions are volunteer. Fellowships are unpaid and are available to both college students and recent graduates. SPRING - February 1 - May 31 Application Deadline: December 31st SUMMER - June 1 - August 31 Application Deadline: April 30th FALL - September 1 - December 31 Application Deadline: July 31st How to Apply: Interested students must submit a Texas Governor's Fellowship Program application and resume to Human Resources. Applications for the Governor's Fellowship Program may be downloaded from http://governor.state.tx.us/employment/fellowships/ Please contact Kelly Griffin 512.463.5873 or e-mail humanresources@governor.state.tx.us for more information. The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
Please contact Kelly Griffin 512.463.5873 or e-mail humanresources@governor.state.tx.us for more information. OR Visit http://gov.texas.gov/employment/fellowships
Type of Internship
State Agency
Posted By
Kelly Griffin
Post Date
Monday, July 27, 2015
Expiration Date
Monday, August 31, 2015
Link
http://gov.texas.gov/employment/fellowships