Shera Eichler Legislative Internship

Job Overview

Shera Eichler Legislative Internship with Governmental Affairs and Initiatives at the University of Texas s role is open to undergraduate students from the University of Texas at Austin and offers 10–15 hours of work per week during the 90th Legislative Session (January 12, 2027–May 31, 2027). Interns will work in a legislative office at the Texas State Capitol, selecting their host from a pre‑approved list of legislators.

• Work in a legislative office for the duration of the legislative session.
• Provide support to office staff.
• Conduct policy research.
• Correspond with legislative staff to advance the agenda of the elected official.

One‑time payment of $4,400.

Standard office conditions. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Experience working in a professional environment.
• Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Punctual, reliable, responsible, and detail‑oriented.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Hired employees will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and provide acceptable documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

This position is not eligible for a retirement plan.