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

• Job Title

• Dates of employment (month/year)

• Hours worked per week

• Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor and Phone Number

• Description of duties performed

• Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Please list those experiences to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements.

• 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.

• Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields.

• Applications with "See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• 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:

• Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

• 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.

• 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: Nathan Adams, (512) 38-8057 Email: Nathan.adams@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of position's designated Supervisor in Marketing department, this position is responsible for helping develop and implement complex, time-sensitive marketing campaigns and communication efforts for various TPWD programs and initiatives. Responsible for writing copy, tracking and evaluating results and ensuring projects run on time and on budget. Works with TPWD's creative/interactive services on internal communication deliverables, such as web content, print materials and graphics on an as-needed basis. Provides input on marketing efforts and assists with the development of marketing plans and business plans to complement statewide goals. Performs additional 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.


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:

60 to 90 completed semester credit hours from an accredited college or university at time of application.

Experience:

One year of experience in project management.

One year of experience in copywriting for email, social media, online and print.

One year of experience in developing online advertising and tracking and analyzing results.

One year of experience in Google Analytics and/or Facebook Manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of office practices or administrative procedures.

Knowledge of direct marketing practices.

Knowledge of marketing princicples and practices to meet stated goals, including increase awareness, purchase and repeat usage of products and services.

Knowledge of brand management practices.

Knowledge of media planning.

Knowledge of advertising and social media strategy and tactics.

Knowledge of data analysis.

Knowledge of sales promotion and merchandising.

Skill in use of standard office equipment and software.

Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams and Adobe products.

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Skill in project management.

Skill in verbal and written communication.

Skill in working with success metric tools such as Google Analytics, Facebook Manager and analyzing media reports to determine results of campaigns.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish shared goals.

Ability to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures.

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of administrative systems or procedures.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with matters of significant consequences.

Ability to problem solve.

Ability to anticipate potential issues and know when to seek input from supervisor.

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 40 hours per week, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Alternate work schedule may be available.

May be required to travel 5% of the time with possible overnight stays.

Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 15 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 12, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

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