Texas State Representative

The Office of State Representative Lauren Ashely Simmons is seeking a District Intern to serve House District 146 located in Houston (Sunnyside). Under the supervision of the District Director, the District Intern will assist the District Director 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:

● Assist in planning and executing events hosted by the office such as Town Halls and Constituent Roundtables;
● Staff the member and/ or attend in place at events in and around House District 146;
● 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;
● Assist the the District Director with constituent cases
● Document constituent services in CMS and submit written and verbal reports to update the Representative and staff;
● Assist in maintaining updated contact lists: elected officials, community leaders, constituents, etc.;
● Assist with creating digital communications and newsletters;
● Perform 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 and elected officials and their respective staffs;
● 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Email a resume, and brief cover letter to the Chief of Staff at mo.jenkins@house.texas.gov and
the District Director at andre.harris@house.texas.gov with the subject line "District Intern
Application"

Deadline:

Until Filled

Please Note: 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 provision of services. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please call (512) 463-0865.