Legislative Aide And Policy Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION -

Open Position - Currently taking resumes.

• Drafting and analyzing legislation, and managing bills through the legislative process;
• Preparing speeches and other remarks for the Senator;
• Representing the office at events;
• Troubleshooting community and statewide/national climate for public policy, programs and projects;
• Coordination of assigned programs and projects;
• Working on various issues with other senate and state agency staff, and various public/private entities; and,
• Responding to constituent casework.

Natural Resources, Water, Environmental Justice, Arts, Agriculture, Housing, Labor Issues and Unions, Education, and Rural Affairs

To be assigned

• Graduation from a four-year college.
• Graduate or professional degree preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (writing samples required)
• STRONG relationships with Senate/House staffers/leadership required

This opening is in the district office located in Dallas, Texas. Applicants must reside in the Dallas area or be willing to relocate (no relocation reimbursement). Travel to Austin will be required periodically during the interim. All legislative aides relocate to Austin during Session, January-June, of odd numbered years, with lodging in Austin provided.