2026 Administrative Intern: Austin District

Summary: Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking Administrative Interns for the Austin District to provide entry-level administrative support. Interns will perform a variety of office tasks, maintain records, and assist in processing documents while gaining valuable hands-on experience during the summer months. Responsibilities: - Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant - Assists in maintaining confidential information and records - Assists in performing inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment - Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations - Assists with general warehousing duties such as stocking and issuing materials and supplies, maintaining records, and maintaining warehouse areas - Disseminates information to the public - Maintains files, records, and logs - Maintains radio contact with field units and others - Makes copies and distributes as instructed - Opens, sorts, and distributes mail - Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data - Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created - Runs errands as required - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must be 16 years old - Be a U.S. Citizen or be eligible to work in the U.S - Be currently enrolled as a student at a high school, technical school, college or university - Must be a student in high school or other educational institution or accepted into a college, university or educational institution - Must be at least 16 years of age, a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school - Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools - Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes - Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs - Sitting - prolonged periods of time - Standing-prolonged periods of time - Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers - Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Required Skills: Telephone operation, Record keeping, Inventory management, Document processing, Warehousing, Word processing, Driving, Power tool use Benefits: Retirement Plans, Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules, Paid Leave and Holidays, Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees, On-the-Job Training, Tuition Assistance Program, Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives, Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, Family-Friendly Policies and Programs