Administrative Student Intern (Voter Registration)

Administrative Student Intern (Voter Registration)

Salary

$20.79 Hourly

Location

2433 Ridgepoint Dr., TX

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

26-10737

Department

Tax Collector

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Job Summary

Travis County Voter Registration is seeking a part-time intern to assist with the voter registration outreach program. This position will promote voter registration across the county. Strengthen the relationship between the department and the public. Research potential opportunities to connect with voters via community events. Encourage civic engagement by offering volunteer opportunities with the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research local organizations and businesses that could become potential partners or stakeholders.
• Create informational materials that describe the Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) Program to share with stakeholders.
• Brainstorm and implement volunteer recruitment techniques to reach new and returning volunteers.
• Conduct VDR follow-up discussions for feedback that can be used to solidify VDR toolkit and improve volunteer experience.
• Create VDR toolkit that acts as a starting point for new volunteers, encouraging them to take initiative for their own voter registration efforts.
• Help improve social media pages (Facebook group and possibly Instagram) with post ideas and photos.
• Research local events where we can potentially table and offer voter registration services. Includes finding event registration costs and recruiting volunteers.
• Participate in local community meetings to network with community leaders. Purpose is to build connections across diverse groups in Travis County.
• Manage other administrative tasks as they arise.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Desired candidates will be positive, adaptable, have a willingness to learn, takes initiative, can work independently as well as on a team.

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Education:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Skill in:

• Superior time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Work Environment & Other Information

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client/customer contact, standing, walking, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping/kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching to perform the essential functions.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Part-time hybrid work schedule will be determined upon hiring.

Department: Tax Collector

Location: 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Austin, Texas

Criminal Background Checks Required

For updates or questions about this posting, contact: Mary Furey at mary.furey@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties and functions may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe a time you communicated information to a group, promoted an event, recruited volunteers, or engaged with the public. What was your role, and what did you learn?

03

Describe a time you researched organizations, community groups, events, or other resources for a school, volunteer, or work project. What was your approach, and what were the results?

04

Provide an example of a project where you worked independently while also collaborating with staff and community stakeholders.

Required Question

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs