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About the Role
The Council & Capitol Events Support Intern is a fixed-term, hourly employee supporting council coordination, Capitol advocacy days, legislative learning events, and grant-support documentation during the Texas 90th Legislative Session. The employee is responsible for assigned coordination tasks and deadlines, with staff direction and review.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate council advocacy days including, Teaching and Learning, Texas Student Success, and Artificial Intelligence, planned for February/March including coordinating assigned registration, participant lists, schedules, approved briefing packets, onsite logistics, attendance records, and follow-up.
- Plan Teaching and Learning, Texas Student Success, and Artificial Intelligence council meetings in both virtual and in person formats under the direction of Policy and Advocacy Director.
- Manage meeting invitations and technology checks, assemble draft agendas and approved materials, take and draft meeting notes, and maintain follow-up action logs for council meetings.
- Source and draft content for Educate Texas Policy and Advocacy newsletter and other legislative research documents during session.
- Assist with bill tracking efforts as needed.
- Maintain an organized reference file of advocacy and learning events, council meetings, engagement with legislators, and other related materials.
Requirements
- Texas residency required.
- In-person attendance at the downtown Austin Educate Texas office on Tuesdays and Thursdays is required.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1–2 years of relevant professional experience in education, government, public policy, or related fields.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interest in education policy.
- Professional communication, scheduling, meeting-technology, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks.
- Ability to learn quickly, manage competing deadlines, maintain accurate records, and communicate promptly about questions or changes in priorities.
- Seeking a professional future in public policy, education policy, or applied practitioner roles.
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools for preparing clear meeting materials
- Communication
- Scheduling
- Meeting-technology
- Recordkeeping
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Fixed-term
- Hourly
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of relevant professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree in progress preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $20 per hour
- 20 hours per week
About the Company
- Educate Texas Vision: All Texas students earn a college degree or credential that leads to a living wage and thriving communities.
- Educate Texas Mission: As a trusted change agent, we increase academic achievement and educational equity by leading programs, policy, and partnerships.
- Educate Texas Values: Equity, Collaboration, Impact, Integrity, and Learning.