Clerk II (Communications Intern)

00055282

1/9/2026

1/23/2026

Clerk II (Communications Intern)

0057/A09

Navy: PS; Marine Corps: 0100, 0111; Air Force: 3F5X1

Non-Exempt

1

Deputy Executive Director/Public Affairs

$1,525.00 - $3,050.00 /month

3 months

Part-time (Full-time considered)

None

300 W. 15th Street, #1300 / Austin, Texas 78701

https://dir.texas.gov/

People and Culture Office

(512) 475-4957

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Performs complex (journey level) editorial and communications work involving the collection of information to draft, organize, and revise content of written and digital materials. This work includes editing agency reports and strategic communications for publication to the Legislature, news media, customers, and the general public. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Editing for errors, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax;
• Gathering information from agency subject matter experts;
• Drafting documents in the agency’s voice and ensuring that documents comply with the agency’s Style Guide;
• Verifying facts, dates, and statistics included in documents;
• Preparing documents for publication;
• Designing pages, arranging text, and formatting images for readability and visual appeal; and
• Writing first drafts of documents, media statements, newsletter content, email communications;
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.

• A recent graduate, or a student currently enrolled in a college or university as an undergraduate, with a major or course work in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Must possess academic performance that is considered in good academic standing by college/university standards.

We are interested in students with skills in the following:

• Excellent knowledge of grammar and syntax.
• A keen eye for attention to detail.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in editing documents for publication.
• Ability to absorb complex information quickly.

• The team meets regularly and interacts to spur discussions and brainstorm strategies. Your input will be valued, and your opinions will be heard.
• Frequent use of a personal computer.
• Frequent listening and talking.
• Frequent work in a dynamic environment, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

• Regular and punctual attendance.
• Background check required.
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks within a given timeframe.
• Comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, standards.
• Ability to comply with all agency policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.