Capitol Office Internship

The office of Representative Josey Garcia is seeking individuals with a passion for public service who are interested in assisting with day-to-day tasks at our Capitol office and learning about the legislative process. This internship will offer the chance to build strong skillsets advocating for constituent concerns, communicating policy decisions, and developing and researching legislative ideas. Our office is looking for applicants who can work at least 15 hours per week during the Summer or Fall. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Strong written and verbal skills; • Strong organizational skills; • A passion for social justice; • A knowledge of Texas or national political issues; • No prior legislative experience is required JOB DUTIES INCLUDE • Answering phones, greeting visitors, and working to address constituent concerns; • Researching legislation and policy areas of interest to the Representative; • Preparing bill analyses; • Assisting in preparing the floor binder and tracking legislation during a special session SALARY: This is an unpaid internship opportunity, and school credit is encouraged.