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
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