Texas State Representative

The Capitol Office of State Representative Chris Turner is seeking a full-time Legislative Director for the 89th Texas Legislative Session starting in January 2025 and running through June 2025. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Help manage and administer Rep. Turner’s legislative agenda, including conducting research, formulating bill language, meeting with stakeholders, tracking legislation and drafting talking points, one-pagers and other legislative documents 
2. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to advance legislative priorities 
3. Serve as primary office contact for assigned committees and policy areas 
4. Prepare the Representative for committee hearings and daily floor votes 
5. Assist the chief of staff with training, managing and supporting legislative staff 
6. Assist with communications, including drafting social media content, office communications, press releases and constituent correspondence 
7. Perform other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, as well as basic research and editorial skills 
• Strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment under tight deadlines 
• Previous legislative experience is a plus 
• Strong computer skills and high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint 
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Vietnamese a plus 
• Ability to work non-traditional hours when necessary, including evenings and weekends 

SALARY

Commensurate with experience. This position includes full health benefits. 

TO APPLY:

Email a resume, cover letter and brief writing sample to Kelly Peterson at KellyA.Peterson@house.texas.gov.

Deadline:

Until Filled

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.