Looking for "Lege Life" Social Media Ambassadors!

Want to Show the World What Life at the Texas Capitol Is Really Like?

Love social media? Interested in politics, public service, or what actually happens behind the scenes at the Texas Capitol? Turn your legislative internship into content worth sharing!

The Patman Center is launching the "Lege Life" Social Media Ambassador Program this spring, and we're looking for undergraduate and graduate students interning in the Texas Legislature to help bring legislative life to social media.

From a day in the life of a legislative intern to what really happens during a committee hearing, we want to give people a front-row seat to the Texas Legislature through the eyes of students experiencing it firsthand.

Ever wondered how a bill actually becomes law? What happens during a committee meeting? What does a typical day working in the Capitol look like? Our ambassadors will help answer those questions and more through fun, engaging, and informative social media content.

What's Lege Life All About?

Being a Lege Life Social Media Ambassador means sharing your unique perspective on what it's like to work in and around the Texas Capitol. You'll have the opportunity to get creative, build your digital media skills, and help other students better understand the legislative process.

Some content ideas include:

• A Day in the Life: Take followers along as you navigate a typical day as a legislative intern.
• Behind the Scenes at the Capitol: Show what it's really like to work in the Capitol, from the hallways and offices to the people who make the legislative process happen.
• Committee Meetings 101: Give viewers an inside look at committee hearings and explain what happens before, during, and after a meeting.
• How a Bill Becomes a Law: Break down the process of filing a bill, moving legislation through committees, and navigating the legislative process.
• Capitol Tips & Tricks: Share advice, lessons learned, and helpful tips for students interested in legislative internships or careers in public service.
• Meet Your Legislator: Introduce audiences to the elected officials and offices you work with and share what makes their work unique.

Have another creative idea? Even better! We want ambassadors to bring their personalities, perspectives, and creativity to the program.

What Will You Do?

As a Lege Life Social Media Ambassador, you will:

• Brainstorm creative content ideas for The Patman Center's social media campaigns.
• Film short-form videos, Instagram Reels, photos, infographics, and other engaging social media content documenting your legislative experience.
• Create and submit at least three social media posts during the spring semester, including the visuals, captions, and audio.
• Help make the legislative process more accessible and interesting to fellow students and the broader community.
• Represent The Patman Center's mission and bipartisan spirit through thoughtful, educational, and engaging content.

You'll also have the opportunity to grow your content creation skills while building a portfolio of work that showcases your creativity and experience.

Who Should Apply?

We're looking for students who are curious about government, excited about civic engagement, and ready to share their Capitol experience!

Ideal candidates will:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin.
• Be interning during the spring semester in a legislative office, committee, or nonprofit organization directly engaged with the Texas Legislature. (Students interning with nonprofits should provide a brief description of their role and responsibilities to confirm eligibility.)
• Have an interest in civic life, public affairs, government, or the legislative process.
• Be comfortable being on camera and sharing their experiences with an audience.
• Have an interest in social media, digital storytelling, or content creation. Previous experience is a plus, but creativity and enthusiasm are what matter most!

You don't have to be a social media expert to apply. Whether you already love creating content or are excited to try something new, this is an opportunity to tell your story, develop new skills, and show others what life at the Texas Capitol is really like.

Ready to Share Your Lege Life?

Help us pull back the curtain on the Texas Legislature and show the next generation of civic leaders what happens beyond the Capitol doors.

Apply to become a Lege Life Social Media Ambassador this spring!

This is a paid, part-time position.

Student ambassadors should expect to work a total of 25 hours over the course of the semester. The social media ambassadors will be compensated at a rate of $16 (undergraduates) / $17(graduate students) per hour, with total compensation for both undergraduate and graduate ambassadors over the course of the semester equalling approximately $400 - $500. 

There are a few other important things to consider for students interested in pursuing the ambassador role.

• If you will be working for another state agency, such as the legislature, in a paid job on a full-time (40 hours per week) basis, there will be additional paperwork needed to approve your placement in the ambassador role. 
• Any prospective ambassadors can not exceed the maximum number of work hours allowed for on-campus employment, depending on their situation. For example, a graduate student may not work more than 20 hours per week on-campus in their first two long session semesters (fall or spring), and they are limited to no more than 30 hours per week after that. Most international students are limited to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment. 
• Applicants must be enrolled for at least six credit hours in the spring semester to be eligible for the program.

If you have questions about these requirements, please email us at LBJPatmanCenter@austin.utexas.edu for more details!

Application Deadline: December 22, 2026

Interview Timeline: Week of January 11, 2027 

Training Date (Required): Evening of January 28, 2027 (Virtual)

The Patman Center is so excited to see all creative ideas and incredible content created by our first cohort of Lege Life social media ambassadors! If you are interested in this role and would like to receive more information or updates as applications open, please fill out the interest form below.

Interest Form!