About the Office

Employment Opportunities

Welcome to the Office of the Secretary of State Employment Opportunities home page.  We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities.  This Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

How to Apply

  1. Carefully review the essential functions, knowledge/skills/abilities required for each position.

  2. Go to WorkInTexas.com to complete The State of Texas Application for Employment.

  3. A separate application must be submitted for each position for which you are applying. The application must be completed in its entirety. Writing "See Resume" in the Summary of Experience sections of the application is insufficient.

    1019 Brazos, James E. Rudder BuildingOffice of the Secretary of State
    Human Resources Department
    1019 Brazos, Room 405
    P.O. Box 12887
    Austin, Texas 78711-2887
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  4. If the position requires pre-employment tests, applicants must contact the Human Resources Department at 463-8000 to schedule an appointment.

Current Job Openings

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Posting Number Job Title Monthly Salary Section
Administrative Assistant III
$2,378.83
Corporations
Graphics Designer I
$2,828.83 - $3,422.67
Elections

Note: All positions are located in Austin unless indicated otherwise.

Thank you again for your interest in employment with the Office of the Secretary of State. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications. If you have any questions or need additional information concerning employment opportunities, please e-mail the Human Resources Department at Employment@sos.state.tx.us.

Secretary of State Intern Program

The Texas Secretary of State Intern Program gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience state government first hand by working with staff in the Office of the Secretary of State.  This program will give students experience in working at the Capitol and enhance their appreciation of public service.  Interested students should request a Secretary of State Intern Program application by contacting the Human Resources Department or by downloading the PDF, 176kb or Word, 288kb application.