GLO - Government Relations Spec I (Legislative Aide)

About the role

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Government Relations Specialist (Legislative Aide & Legislative Content Aide) within the Governmental Relations Department. This position performs complex (journey-level) legislative and consultative work, serving as a liaison between the agency and governmental and legislative entities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, analyze policies, monitor, and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.
• Monitor standing and interim committee schedules and agendas; communicate relevant information to agency management.
• Prepare summaries of meetings and hearings.
• Update the office's correspondence management system with accurate contact information for officials.
• Create briefing materials, including compiling and organizing information.
• Conduct research, analyze policies, monitor, and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.
• Cook up and organize legislative communications and visual content by creating graphics, drafting talking points, and preparing briefing materials for hearings and meetings.
• Ensure legislative priorities and agency initiatives are communicated effectively.
• Monitor and analyze legislative activity to prepare timely updates, visual summaries, and digital reports for internal leadership and external audiences.
• Communicate relevant information to agency management regarding standing and interim committee schedules and agendas.
• Update the office's correspondence management system with accurate contact information for officials.
• Create briefing materials, including compiling and organizing information.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment.
• Experience working with the state legislature, the U.S. Congress, legislative staff, or research services.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Experience in legislative or government communications.
• Proficiency in digital media tools and graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legislative information into clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily performs sedentary office work; however, mobility is routinely required to carry out some duties.
• Requires extensive computer, telephone, and client/customer contact and communication.
• Requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties.
• Maintains attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Able to read printed materials and computer screens.
• The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents.
• The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year
• Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
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