Texas State Representative

Summary: Representative Rhetta A. Bowers is seeking a District Director to serve House District 113 located in Garland. Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff, the District Director will assist the member in attending and planning events, and act as a liaison between the Representative and constituents, district
organizations, local governments, and state agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan and execute events hosted by the office such as Town Halls and Constituent Chats;
• Staff the member and/ or attend in place at events in and around House District 113;
• Monitor and update Representative and Capitol Staff on local events and issues;
• Attend and report on meetings of local government bodies and various boards;
• Provide day-to-day administrative and planning support to develop the Representative's outreach
programs to targeted constituent groups;
• Serve as primary contact for constituents by managing constituent cases through responding to
requests and resolving issues by investigation, arbitration, and facilitation;
• Document constituent services in CMS and submit written and verbal reports to update
Representative and staff;
• Maintain updated contact lists: elected officials, community leaders, constituents, etc.;
• Write and send: certificates, birthday, sympathy cards, thank you notes, House resolutions, etc.;
• Supervises college and graduate level interns;
• Assist with creating digital communications and newsletters;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with the community, including public officials and
elected representatives;
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with the ability to exercise initiative and
think creatively;
• Must have reliable transportation AND live in or near the district.

Work Schedule:
• Works in an office environment and out in the community, with occasional travel to Austin and other
regional destinations required for meeting/staffing the Representative. Will be required to work
beyond the regular 8am to 5pm working hours on evenings, weekends, and some holidays
occasionally with short notice.

Email a resume brief cover letter, and writing sample to Rhetta.Bowers@house.texas.gov with subject line "District Director Application":

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.