Texas State Legislative Intern

We're protecting and enhancing America's National Park System for present and future generations. National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s oldest and largest national parks nonprofit advocate, has an exciting opportunity for Texas State Legislative Intern The intern will support the Texas regional team in supporting legislative, policy and advocacy efforts during the 90th Texas Legislative Session to protect national parks and related parks and related cultural and natural resources in the state. Key responsibilities include: Drafting or contributing to legislative updates, fact sheets, briefing documents, newsletters, action alerts, presentations, and other communications related to issues affecting national parks in Texas. Monitoring and evaluating legislation, budget proposals, agency actions, and other policy developments affecting national parks, historic resources, gateway communities, and conservation priorities. Assisting staff in evaluating potential impacts of proposed legislation and policy on national parks, historic resources, gateway communities, and conservation priorities. Assisting with and attending Capitol advocacy days, legislative committee hearings and briefings, stakeholder meetings, educational events, and meetings with policymakers. Location: Remote, preferred location in Austin, Texas Schedule: Part-time; up to 20 hours per week Compensation: $20-25 per hour Tangible deliverables that will be achieved: Report on state legislative