This position reports to and supports the Central Texas Regional Director through a range of activities including but not limited to: stakeholder
engagement, constituent services and communications; monitoring and management of local issues; and assisting in the planning and execution of official events for the Senator.

The Central Texas region includes a 27-county area that stretches from McLennan County to the north to Hays County in the south, Mason County to the west to Leon County in the east.

Deputy Regional Director Tasks:

• Supports the Regional Director in their capacity as the Senator’s liaison to government, community, business, and constituent groups; and helps Regional Director to monitor issues affecting these groups.
• Assists Regional Director with planning, staffing and carrying out the Senator’s events and official travel within Central Texas region.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, records, and other office documents in conjunction with Regional Director.
• Attends civic meetings, community events and other functions throughout the region.
• Additional support duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, government, or a related field (required)
• Graduate Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• 2 years professional experience (required)
• Previous experience working for an elected official in a Congressional or legislative office, or comparable government relations role (preferred)

Skills/Requirements:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills that include public speaking experience
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and follow through on assigned tasks to completion with little supervision.
• Strong ability to effectively interface with various levels of federal government agencies, public figures and influential stakeholders.
• Personal transportation is required; the Deputy Director will travel throughout the Central Texas region as needed.
• Some nights, weekends and holidays required.
• Required work hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
• In depth knowledge of Austin and the surrounding Central Texas region is preferred.

Please submit resume & cover letter, along with where you found the job posting via email to Jill Wyman (jill_wyman@cornyn.senate.gov).