Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

Tailor your resume to this INTERN - Legislative Research & Policy Support role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against Communities Foundation of Texas's job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the INTERN - Legislative Research & Policy Support posting at Communities Foundation of Texas — free, in seconds.

About the Role

The Legislative Research & Policy Support Intern supports Educate Texas during the Texas 90th Legislative Session by providing legislative monitoring, research, and briefing materials. This role is crucial for tracking K-12 systems, College and Career Readiness, and Postsecondary and Workforce developments.

Responsibilities

Maintain trackers of priority bills, amendments, committee hearings, and deadlines using official legislative sources.
Verify bill versions and flag significant developments promptly.
Monitor House and Senate calendars, committee postings, relevant agency activity, and emerging legislation.
Draft concise, factual bill summaries, hearing notes, targeted research briefs, and data summaries.
Prepare draft talking points and briefing content for meetings and events.
Coordinate content handoffs with the Council & Capitol Events Support Intern.
Maintain an organized reference file of research, citations, legislative records, and approved materials.
Compile a session recap, archive research materials, and document outstanding work for handoff in June.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Master’s degree in progress preferred.
2+ years of professional experience across K-12 education, postsecondary education, government agencies, public policy, or related fields.
Clear research writing, source verification, and spreadsheet organization skills.
Ability to summarize legislative developments accurately.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Familiar with digital tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other similar platforms.
Strong commitment to advancing effective public policy.
Driven by a deep passion for rigorous research.
Ability to learn quickly, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to communicate promptly about questions or changes in priorities.
Seeking a professional future in public policy, education policy, or applied practitioner roles.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Texas residency required.
In-person attendance at the downtown Austin Educate Texas office on Tuesdays and Thursdays required.
Deliver current legislative trackers, research and hearing summaries, verified briefing content, and a June session recap and archive.
Complete assigned work on time, check it for accuracy, and incorporate staff feedback.
Maintain confidentiality.
Communicate promptly with supervisor to clarify next steps when deadlines or priorities conflict.
Prepare materials for staff review and approval.
Work within the scope of assignments without independently making commitments or representing the organization.
Maintain accurate time records.
Obtain approval before schedule changes or work beyond assigned hours.

Skills

Legislative monitoring
Targeted research
Briefing material preparation
Bill tracking
Amendment tracking
Hearing monitoring
Deadline management
Source verification
Drafting bill summaries
Drafting hearing notes
Drafting research briefs
Drafting data summaries
Preparing talking points
Preparing briefing content
Content coordination
Record keeping
Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Canva
Adobe Creative Suite

Location

Austin, Texas
Remote (for Capitol assignments)

Work Type

Fixed-term
Hourly
Hybrid

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree in progress

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.

Equal Opportunity

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.