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Public Policy Intern, Federal/State/Local Advocacy

Offered By

Austin Chamber of Commerce

Job Location

Austin

Job Location (Other)

We are currently working from home.

Salary

Paid

If "Paid", provide rate

$10/hour - Minimum 20 hours per week

Job Description

Summary of Functions: Responsible for learning and carrying out a variety of tasks to assist the Federal/State/Local Advocacy department of the Austin Chamber, including research, monitoring committee hearings at the federal/state/local level, data input, preparing reports and other materials for government relations council meetings and key annual events, assist in special events planning and preparation. The intern will assist Federal/State/local Advocacy department staff as needed with other duties as assigned. Primary Responsibilities Federal/State Advocacy: • Conduct public policy research and prepare departmental briefs/reports as needed • Interact with business volunteers, staff of elected officials, Chamber members, and other professionals • Attend/monitor state legislative committee hearings and/or interim hearings as needed and write summary • Assist with Public Policy Events • Assist with preparation of materials/documents for all advocacy council meetings • Assist with Central Texas Day at the Capitol • Maintain database of Central Texas federal/state staff • Attend public policy events and write summaries as needed • Support logistics planning for meetings, special events, set-up/registration and materials, note taking etc. • Perform other duties as assigned Secondary responsibilities local/regional: • Monitor/Summarize City Council Committee meetings • Monitor/summarize County Work Sessions • Assist in City/County agenda preparation • Assist with Local Advocacy Council • Maintain database of Central Texas local electeds staff As needed: • Assist in preparing for DC trip • Maintain confidential database contacts through Microsoft Outlook and Excel o Government Relations Council o Transportation Council o Air Services Task Force Council

Application Instructions

Please send cover letter and resume to Dana Harris, Vice President of Federal/State Advocacy, at dharris@austinchamber.com.

Experience Required

No

Contact Information

Dana Harris dharris@austinchamber.com or 512-478-9383

Type of Internship

Non-Profit

Posted By

Dana Harris

Post Date

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Expiration Date

Friday, February 12, 2021