Intern – Government Relations

About the role

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department seeks an Intern to support its government relations program. The student in this position will assist with government relations efforts including monitoring state and federal legislative activity.

Responsibilities

• Working with supervisor to monitor legislative and regulatory actions at the federal and state levels related to transportation and air quality
• Working with supervisor to summarize legislation and rulemakings
• Drafting for supervisor review, written and oral legislative updates
• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence and educational materials to conduct outreach with elected officials at the federal, State, and local levels
• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence supporting transportation-related grant applications
• Maintaining contact information for elected officials and committee members

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access desired
• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment

Qualifications

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment (i.e., political science/government, urban/regional planning, public administration, or related field)
• No work experience required

Pay

Starting Salary Minimum of $17.10 per hour