About the role#
The Council & Capitol Events Support Intern is a paid, hourly role supporting council coordination, Capitol advocacy days, and legislative learning events during the Texas 90th Legislative Session. This is a six-month position scheduled from January through June 2027. You will work 20 hours per week under the direction of the Policy and Advocacy Director.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate council advocacy days, including registration, participant lists, schedules, briefing packets, logistics, and attendance records.
- Plan Teaching and Learning, Texas Student Success, and Artificial Intelligence council meetings in both virtual and in-person formats.
- Manage meeting invitations, technology checks, draft agendas, and meeting notes.
- Maintain follow-up action logs for council meetings.
- Source and draft content for the Educate Texas Policy and Advocacy newsletter and legislative research documents.
- Assist with bill tracking and maintain organized reference files for advocacy events and legislative engagement.
- Coordinate policy-content requests with the Legislative Research & Policy Support Intern.
- Complete tasks accurately, incorporate feedback, and protect confidential information.
- Manage your time records and communicate scheduling conflicts or barriers to staff early.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a Master’s degree in progress is preferred.
- 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in education, government, public policy, or related fields.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools for meeting materials.
- Strong interest in education policy and a professional future in public policy or applied practitioner roles.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines, learn quickly, and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent communication, scheduling, and meeting-technology skills.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Austin, Texas. Texas residency is required.
- The position operates under a hybrid model. In-person attendance at the downtown Austin office is required on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Majors in Political Science, Public Health, or Communications are preferred.
About Communities Foundation of Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas operates as a public charity focused on charitable giving. Founded in 1953, the organization manages charitable grants and donor investments to support various causes. It maintains a staff of 157 employees and is based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation provides services to donors who seek to make charitable contributions.
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