GLO - Travel Aide; Information Specialist IV

Job Title

GLO - Travel Aide (Information Specialist IV)

GENERAL LAND OFFICE

Austin, Texas

Austin GLO Main FL9 1700 N Congress Ave Austin 78701

Office and Administrative Support

Regular

Full‑time

Yes, 75 % of the time

22

$5,000.00 – $6,250.00 monthly

1

Exempt

Ongoing

The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Information Specialist (Travel Aide) within the Executive Administration Department of the agency.

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

• Perform highly advanced informational and communications work, including executive staffing, photography, research, writing, editing, and production of content and materials for release to various communications media and for internal and public use.
• Work directly with the Office of Communications and the Executive Team, under limited supervision and with considerable initiative and independent judgment.
• Travel with Principal & Executive staff to events around the state, keeping them on schedule.
• Plan and research events, programs, conferences, seminars, workshops, and public hearings; coordinate with Executive Protection, External Relations, and the Director of Executive Operations for logistics.
• Relay important information from trips to Executive staff and the Office of Communications.
• Advise Communications and Government Relations leadership on issues arising from events and interactions with the principal.
• Prepare travel bag and tools including briefing materials, news interview kits, and video production equipment.

• 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 % for eligible dependents;
  State pays 50 % for part‑time employees’ premium and 25 % for dependents.
• Optional benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96 + hours of annual leave per year, with increase based on length of service.
• Professional development opportunities through Linked In Learning and EAP provider.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in journalism, public relations, public information, communications, media relations, social media work, and travel aide.

• Demonstrated experience with state politics.

• Knowledge of agency functions, policies, and procedures; news and communication media; social media platforms; editing and preparing informational material; design principles; and publishing and broadcast industries.
• Skill in editorial and design practices, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to research, prepare information, design communication plans and materials, compose content for websites and social media, prepare copy and scripts, and communicate effectively.

Primarily sedentary office work, with routine mobility to carry out tasks. Requires extensive computer, telephone, client/customer contact, ability to move and position oneself, read printed materials and screens, and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information up to 20 pounds when required.

Applicants may apply directly through the CAPPS Career Section; it is not necessary to also apply through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.

• Complete application fully with detailed job history including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities; incomplete applications may lead to disqualification.
• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire.
• Position is security sensitive per Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; no sponsorship for visas is available.