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Government Relations Intern
Offered By
Texas State Teachers Association
Job Location
Austin
Job Location (Other)
8716 North Mopac Expressway
Salary
Paid
If "Paid", provide rate
TBD
Job Description
TSTA is currently seeking applicants for paid intern position during the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. As an intern, students will have the opportunity to learn about the legislative process, research issues impacting the state and public education, provide support with communications and social media, and help prepare information for committee hearings, track education bills, and summarize bills. Interns will be asked to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Intern positions are paid, and we will work with all interns to assist in receiving academic credit, if applicable. Each intern will perform a variety of tasks. Task assignments are broken down into three basic categories: clerical support, legislative research and communications. Clerical Support: Opening and processing mail Answering phones and greeting visitors Filing and scanning Legislative Research: Attending issue and legislative briefings and preparing summary memos Performing research on issues or topics related to bills and hearings Preparing for the 89th Legislative Session by doing research on issues important to TSTA and the state Communications: Writing social media copy
Application Instructions
To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample via email to the Director of Public Affairs, Portia Bosse, at portiab@tsta.org with the subject line: Fall Internship or Spring Internship.
Degree Status
Current Student
Contact Information
Portiab@tsta.org
Type of Internship
State Legislature
Comments
Fall work will also include campaign work.
Posted By
Portia Bosse
Post Date
Monday, August 5, 2024
Expiration Date
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Link
www.tsta.org