TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Communications Intern - Austin)

Job Description:

TPWD - Intern I - II - III (Communications Intern - Austin)

Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.


PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include

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  Job Title
  
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  Dates of employment (month/year)
  
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  Hours worked per week
  
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  Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number
  
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  Description of duties performed
  
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  Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.
  
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  Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience.
  
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  Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification. you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.
  
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  Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
  
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  Work In Texas (WIT) Applications : WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, login to CAPPS Recruit .
  

IF THIS INFORMATION IS NOT SUBMITTED, YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE.



READ - IMPORTANT TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENT:

A copy of a current college transcript, ISSUED FROM THE REGISTRAR with a signature and/or school watermark, must be attached to the application at time of submission. The transcript must show current GPA, credits, and current enrollment or recent graduation with a bachelor's or higher degree. Graduation date must be December 2025 or more recent.



DEGREE PLANS OR GRADES FROM A STUDENT SELF-SERVICE PORTAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED . Omission of a transcript will be the basis for disqualification.



International degrees must be accompanied with an evaluation of the comparable academic qualification. There are several associations related to degree evaluations that can be contacted to obtain the required documentation (i.e. Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), etc.).



MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES can be found at http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach required documentation referenced on this form at the time your application is submitted . If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

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  Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
  
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  Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
  
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  Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.
  
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  Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.
  

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.





TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

HIRING CONTACT: Whitney Bishop, (512) 708-0630, [email protected]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD HQ, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Under the direction of the Social Media Coordinator, the Communications Intern will gain hands-on experience in social media, press relations and video editing through assisting the Communications team in creating and tracking content for public information campaigns. The intern will write content for news and social media and help track key projects. The intern will help maintain the agency media contact database, YouTube channel and Image Bank. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures .

NOTE: As students, paid work experience reflected on your application may be limited. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to include any additional educational, volunteer, civic/community engagement or life experiences that addresses the knowledge, skills and abilities reflected on this intern opportunity within the work experience section of the application.



ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

% of Time

Essential Job Duties by Category

50%

Help write press releases. Update and maintain media contact and Image databases.

45%

Help create social media content and track agency social media accounts that support the agency mission.

5%

Marginal Job Duties:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with Agency, Division and Department rules, regulations, and procedures.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited college or university or recent graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher within the last 6 months.
Minimum of 18 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university at time of application.
Must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 grade point scale or "Pass" on a Pass/Fail system.
Experience :
None required.
Licensure :
Must possess a valid state driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
Majoring or minoring in Communications-related degree.
Experience :
Creating content for social media, marketing, and/or news applications
Bilingual in English and Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of writing for news media.
Knowledge of communicating via various social media platforms, including but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X and YouTube.
Knowledge of basic video production techniques.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in basic photography.
Skill in shooting and editing video for social media.
Skill in using Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Skill in time management and multi-tasking.
Ability to research and prepare information.
Ability to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency.
Ability to accurately follow instructions and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 30 lbs.
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Internship duration and work week schedule to be mutually determined by supervisor and intern.
Required to work overtime as necessary.
Required to work 10-20 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with days off other than Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
Required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
May be required to travel up to 25% of the time with possible overnight stays.
Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 30 lbs..
Required to conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER



Closing Date: Mar 11, 2026, 9:59:00 PM