GLO - Government Relations Spec I (Legislative Aide)

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Government Relations Specialist (Legislative Aide & Legislative Content Aide) within the Governmental Relations Department of the agency.

Performs complex (journey-level) legislative and consultative work, serving as a liaison between a state agency and governmental and legislative entities. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may routinely assist others in performing work of greater complexity.

Our Mission:
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.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

Legislative Aide

· Conduct research, analyze policies, monitor, and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.

· Monitor standing and interim committee schedules and agendas; communicates relevant information to agency management.

· Prepare summaries of meetings and hearings.

· Update the office's correspondence management system with accurate contact information for officials.

· Prepare briefing materials, including compiling and organizing information.

*Legislative Content Aide*

· Conduct research, analyze policies, monitor, and track legislation to communicate relevant information to agency management.

· Coordinate and develop legislative communications and visual content by creating graphics, drafting talking points, and preparing briefing materials for hearings and meetings, ensuring legislative priorities and agency initiatives are communicated effectively.

· Monitor and analyze legislative activity to prepare timely updates, visual summaries, and digital reports for internal leadership and external audiences.

· Monitor standing and interim committee schedules and agendas; communicates relevant information to agency management. Update the office's correspondence management system with accurate contact information for officials. Prepare briefing materials, including compiling and organizing information.