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About the Role

This is a short-term position focused on building and operating the infrastructure of TCRP's legislative program. The role involves tracking bills, coordinating meetings, representing TCRP in coalition spaces, assisting with legislative education, and providing administrative support for the policy team. The position is designed to anticipate and counter attacks on civil rights during legislative sessions.

Responsibilities

Track bills, legislative hearings, and key relationships with legislative and grassroots allies
Coordinate internal and some external meetings
Represent TCRP in coalition spaces related to legislative advocacy
Assist with legislative session-related education and other public materials
Coordinate with members of all three TCRP legal programs doing legislative work to ensure they have the tools they need and that teams are not working at cross purposes
Develop relationships with partner organizations, legislative members and staff, and other legislative stakeholders
Monitor legislative hearings
Provide other key administrative functions for this body of work
Available during some non-traditional hours to monitor early, late, and/or weekend legislative activity

Requirements

Experience working on progressive issues, including in particular in the Texas Legislature or in local Texas government
Strong experience in community or labor organizing or working on political campaigns
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in the Google Suite – particularly Google Sheets – and Microsoft Excel
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and quickly jump onto urgent matters as they come up
Ability to build strong relationships across diverse communities—including in particular communities of color, persons with disabilities, and immigrant communities—and across different teams internally
Ability to get people to take action, including being able to tell a compelling story about why this work is important
Can juggle and prioritize across multiple projects without dropping any balls
Can spot opportunities and jump on them
An understanding of the civil rights landscape in Texas, and a passion to make it better
Ability to occasionally work outside of traditional business hours to meet the needs of a busy legislative session

Skills

Google Suite
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Telicon legislative tracking tool (a strong plus)
Ability to read, write, and speak a language other than English (a plus)

Location

Primarily remote in Texas

Work Type

Short-Term Employment
Temporary
Non-exempt

Experience Level

Based on years of experience

Salary/Compensations

$62,000 - $79,306.66

Benefits

Four weeks paid vacation (prorated upon date of hire)
Up to sixteen weeks paid maternity leave (following a six month probationary period)
Paid sick time
Extensive holidays, including a two-week winter break at the end of the year and a wellness week in the summer
Employer paid healthcare coverage for you and your dependent children, including medical, dental and vision coverage
401K retirement plan
Annual professional development funds
Internal professional development programs and workshops

About the Company

The Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is a community lawyering organization serving the movement for equality and justice. TCRP works to advance a vision of a Texas where all communities can thrive with dignity and justice, without fear. For over thirty-five years, TCRP has partnered with community organizers, families, and advocacy groups statewide. TCRP's work includes dismantling mass incarceration, fighting discrimination in voting and civic participation, and addressing injustices at the Texas border, all through a race equity lens. TCRP comprises three regional offices across Texas, with over 50 employees and an annual budget exceeding $7 million. TCRP requires staff to live in Texas and strives for geographic diversity. TCRP employs staff in fully remote positions in cities where TCRP does not maintain an office. Some travel is required for in-person activities. TCRP uses legal advocacy and litigation to empower Texas communities and create change. TCRP is among the most influential civil rights organizations in Texas, working with coalitions of community-based organizations to identify injustices and develop systemic solutions. TCRP welcomes innovative thinkers and offers flexibility.
In recent years, the Texas Legislature has restricted civil rights, leading TCRP to become more involved in the legislative process to protect Texans' freedoms, especially for marginalized communities. TCRP supports advocacy in the Legislature by empowering grassroots organizations with analyses of bills, identifying legislative rule opportunities, expanding coalition diversity, and uniting the movement behind joint advocacy efforts.

Equal Opportunity

TCRP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds and strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment from candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, religions, abilities, and backgrounds.
Research shows that while men apply for positions when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women, Black people, people of color and other underrepresented groups only apply when they check every box. If you feel like this is the position for you even though you don’t check every box please apply, you could be exactly what we’re looking for!
We make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees who have a disability. If you are in need of an accommodation to apply for one of our positions, contact HR at HR@texascivilrightsproject.org.