South Central Texas Regional Director

This position reports to and supports the South 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 South Central Texas region includes a 29-county area that stretches from Crockett County to the southeast through Bexar County to Aransas County, south to Nueces County – most populous cities in the region include San Antonio, Corpus Christi and New Braunfels. The physical office is located in San Antonio.

Deputy Regional Director Duties:

• 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 the Regional Director with planning, staffing and carrying out the Senator’s events and official travel within South Central Texas region.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, records, and other office documents in conjunction with Regional Director.
• Attends civic meetings, community events and functions throughout the region.
• Additional office support duties as assigned.

Education:

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

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 & oral communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and related program applications
• 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 South Central Texas region as needed.
• Some nights, weekends and holidays required.
• In depth knowledge of San Antonio and the surrounding South Central Texas region is preferred.

Please submit resumes via email to Sharon Parks-Banda (Sharon_Parks-Banda@cornyn.senate.gov).