Texas State Representative

The Office of State Representative Hubert Vo, Texas House District 149, is seeking a motivated individual to serve as Legislative Director in his Capitol office in Austin. This position will start on November 1, 2024. 

Salary for this full-time position will be $48,000.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Chief of Staff in assisting with the formulation of the Member’s policy and legislative strategy
• Primary point of contact between legislative offices, constituents and stakeholders
• Oversee the preparation of bill layouts, one-pagers, speeches for legislative session, committee meetings, public engagements and other legislation-related communications documents
• Navigate bills through the legislative process, including by developing strategy and meeting with stakeholders
• Serve as the principal contact for assigned committees and policy areas
• Oversee the preparation of committee binders and daily floor reports
• Crafting communications such as press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and constituent correspondence

Required Skills and Background:

• One (1) legislative session of experience in the Texas Legislature (two (2) legislative sessions strongly preferred)
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when necessary
• Ability to analyze complex subjects and summarize into understandable terms

Those interested should email a resume and writing sample to Chief of Staff, Xochitl Ramirez, at xochitl.ramirez@house.texas.gov with the subject line: Legislative Director Application. The deadline to submit your application is 11:59 PM on July 31, 2024. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Texas House of Representatives is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment of the provisions of services. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call (512) 463-0865.