About the role#
The Legislative Research and Policy Support Intern assists Educate Texas during the Texas 90th Legislative Session. This hourly role provides legislative monitoring, research, and briefing materials related to K-12 systems, College and Career Readiness, and Postsecondary and Workforce initiatives. You will work under staff direction to prepare materials for review and approval.
What you'll do#
- Track priority bills, amendments, committee hearings, and deadlines using official legislative sources.
- Monitor House and Senate calendars, committee postings, and agency activity.
- Draft factual bill summaries, hearing notes, research briefs, and data summaries.
- Prepare talking points and briefing content for council meetings, Capitol Days, and legislative learning events.
- Coordinate content handoffs with the Council and Capitol Events Support Intern.
- Maintain organized records of research, citations, and legislative materials.
- Compile a session recap in June and archive research materials for handoff.
- Manage your time effectively, check work for accuracy, and maintain confidentiality.
- Communicate promptly with your supervisor regarding deadlines or shifting priorities.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor degree required; Master degree in progress preferred.
- At least 2 years of professional experience in K-12 education, postsecondary education, government agencies, or public policy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and familiarity with tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Strong skills in research writing, source verification, and spreadsheet organization.
- Ability to learn quickly, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to public policy and interest in a professional future in education policy or applied practitioner roles.
- Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based in Austin, Texas.
- You must be a Texas resident and work in-person at the downtown Austin office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- The role is paid and follows a rolling term.
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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