Student Assistant

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Assistant supports Texas A&M University’s Policy Internship Programs, which place Aggies in policy-related internships in Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and international cities. The programs include the Agricultural & Natural Resources Policy (ANRP) Internship Program, the Public Policy Internship Program (PPIP), and the Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP). The position is intended for a degree-seeking Texas A&M University student interested in areas such as public policy, public service, political science, student affairs, human resources, or leadership studies.

This is an in-person position in College Station, Texas, requiring 20 hours per week, mostly during normal business hours. The schedule is flexible around the student’s academic schedule, with occasional evening and weekend hours for special events. The position pays $9.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be a degree-seeking student at Texas A&M University’s main campus in College Station, Texas.
• Must major in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.
• Strong writing and public speaking skills.
• Comfort with and/or willingness to interact with students, public officials, and governmental agencies.
• Ability to solve problems, act independently, and think critically.
• Must be willing and available to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Former intern in one of the Policy Internship Programs (ANRP, PPIP, or PPSP).

Responsibilities

• Attend career fairs, classes, student organization meetings, and other speaking events to promote the programs and recruit applicants.
• Assist students in defining career goals and identifying steps to achieve them.
• Participate in planning and executing intern interviews, trainings, and other events.
• Edit materials for selected program interns, including résumés, cover letters, and writing samples.
• Work with spreadsheets, timelines, and other program documents to correspond with internship placements, program donors, and university departments.
• Develop letters, memos, and meeting materials for communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Observe and participate in interactions among legislative offices, governmental offices, and nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C., Austin, Texas, and abroad.
• Support general office and program operations.

What This Job Offers

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