Texas State Legislative Intern

National Parks Conservation Association • Austin, TX

3d • $20 - $25 • Remote

About The Position

The Texas State Legislative Intern will support the National Parks Conservation Association’s Texas regional team in legislative, policy, and advocacy efforts during the 90th Texas Legislative Session. The work focuses on protecting national parks and related cultural and natural resources in Texas. The position is remote, with Austin, Texas preferred, and is part-time for up to 20 hours per week. Compensation is $20–$25 per hour.

The intern will monitor and evaluate legislation, budget proposals, agency actions, and other policy developments that could affect national parks, historic resources, gateway communities, and conservation priorities. They will help assess the potential impacts of proposed legislation and policy and contribute to communications and advocacy activities. A tangible deliverable is a report on state legislative and policy action that could impact national parks and related natural and cultural resources in Texas.

Requirements

• Strong writing, research, organizational, and editing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Independent self-starter who is extremely detail-oriented.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, with reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

• Current graduate student or recent college graduate (within one year of graduation).
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Wildlife Management, Natural Resources, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to organize and craft information in an educational and engaging format.
• Interest in national parks, public lands, public policy, government, or environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft or contribute to legislative updates, fact sheets, briefing documents, newsletters, action alerts, presentations, and other communications concerning issues affecting national parks in Texas.
• Monitor and evaluate legislation, budget proposals, agency actions, and other policy developments affecting national parks, historic resources, gateway communities, and conservation priorities.
• Assist staff in evaluating the potential impacts of proposed legislation and policy on national parks, historic resources, gateway communities, and conservation priorities.
• Assist with and attend Capitol advocacy days, legislative committee hearings and briefings, stakeholder meetings, educational events, and meetings with policymakers.
• Prepare a report on state legislative and policy action that could impact national parks and related natural and cultural resources in Texas.

What This Job Offers

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