Public Policy

October 10, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Texas Senate Committee on Education Internship

OFFERED BY:

Texas Senate Committee on Education

JOB LOCATION:

Austin

SALARY:

Unpaid

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senate Education Committee is offering several unpaid internships to undergraduates for the 85th Legislative Session. The Senate Education Committee is a fast-paced environment that deals with complex policy and legislation daily. The internship is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the legislature and education policy while developing ties with other legislative staffers. Committee interns will be an integral part of the public service provided by the Committee’s office. Candidates for an intern position should be hard workers, fast thinkers, and willing to help the Committee in research, policy, and administrative capacities. Applicants ought to possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, solid computer and writing skills, have the ability to understand and explain complex policy issues, and be courteous at all times. Interns can expect to be asked to assist on policy research and to help committee staff answer phones, file documents, and other important administrative tasks. All interns function as assistants to the Committee Director and other Committee staff. The Committee will work with the student’s respective college or university to assist with course credit for the internship. The hours of the internship will vary dependent on the student’s schedule. Please bear in mind that the Committee deals solely with education policy and legislation. Those who are looking to work on a wide variety of issues should apply with specific legislator’s offices. Anyone looking to learn about Texas education policy, or to just get their foot in the door of the legislature would be excellent candidates for a position with the Committee. Deadline: Applications are being accepted now and will be considered on a rolling basis. The Texas Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call (512) 463-0355.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested applicants should email their resume, cover letter, writing sample, and contact information for three references to Mary Lynn Bunkley at marylynn.bunkley_sc@senate.texas.gov. For questions, please call the Committee’s office at (512) 463-0355.

DEGREE STATUS:

Current Student

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Mary Lynn Bunkley General Counsel Senate Committee on Education Senator Larry Taylor, Chairman 512-463-0355 marylynn.bunkley_sc@senate.texas.gov

TYPE OF INTERNSHIP:

State Legislature

POSTED BY:

Mary Lynn Bunkley

POST DATE:

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

EXPIRATION DATE:

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

LINK:

http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/commit/c530/c530.htm

October 10, 2016, Filed Under: Internship

Workers Defense Project – Legislative Intern

Workers Defense Project is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing, and strategic partnerships.

Intern Opening: Legislative Intern

Internship Period: September 1, 2016- December 2016

(with an opportunity to extend through May 2017)

The Intern will work with WDP to win better protections for Texas construction workers through our Build A Better Texas Campaign. The Intern will coordinating legislative visits for our Day of the Fallen day of action, where hundreds of construction workers and community allies from across the state will march on the capitol to remind legislators to demand protections for Texas construction workers. The Intern will learn important skills in community organizing, coalition building, policy advocacy, and non-profit administration. The intern will have the opportunity to extend their internship period to the spring semester and learn about the legislative process in the 2017 legislature.

Requirements:

3.0 GPA
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer literate: Microsoft Office, Internet, and e-mail
Ability to work independently
Commitment to social justice
Able to work 10 to 15 hours a week including occasional nights and weekends.
Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate logistics for lobby day and march of the exciting Day of the Fallen event that will be held on March 1, 2017.
Assist with outreach to and developing relationships with key strategic allies state level policy campaigns.
Participate in and provide support for meetings with state policy makers.
Coordinate visits to legislators to educate them about construction working conditions and call on them to pass policies to protect Texas workers.

Compensation:

Life-long experience and skills
Stipend of $150/month
Referrals for future employment
Possible class credit

How to apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and two references to Emily Timm, at emily@workersdefense.org. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.