Intern – Government Relations

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest area in the United States. The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support its government relations program. The student in this position will assist with government relations efforts including monitoring state and federal legislative activity. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers . All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume. Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20 hours per week while attending school.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment (i.e., political science/government, urban/regional planning, public administration, or related field)
• No work experience required
• Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access desired

Responsibilities

• Working with supervisor to monitor legislative and regulatory actions at the federal and state levels related to transportation and air quality
• Working with supervisor to summarize legislation and rulemakings
• Drafting for supervisor review, written and oral legislative updates
• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence and educational materials to conduct outreach with elected officials at the federal, State, and local levels
• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence supporting transportation-related grant applications
• Maintaining contact information for elected officials and committee members

Benefits

• generous benefits
• friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making
• challenging opportunities
• The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation.
• NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed