Advocacy & Partnerships Strategist

Upbring; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbring in Austin, TX is seeking an Advocacy & Partnerships Associate to support research, coordination, and project work advancing Upbring's public policy and partnerships agenda. The role will analyze legislative developments, prepare policy materials, maintain advocacy tracking, and identify opportunities to advance our mission.

You will collaborate with internal teams, support grassroots campaigns, monitor regulatory activity, and help coordinate communications and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, Social Work, Journalism, Business, or related field.
• One year of professional or internship experience in advocacy, government affairs, nonprofit, or partnerships.
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including briefs and presentations.
• Strong relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Three years of experience in legislative, government affairs, public policy, or advocacy (preferred).
• Experience with CRM, advocacy software, or project management tools (preferred).
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement or coalition-building (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Upbring's advocacy and government relations strategy through policy research, legislative monitoring, and advocacy support activities.
• Conduct research and analysis on legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues impacting child wellbeing, child welfare, education, family services, and related areas.
• Monitor legislative activity, committee hearings, agency actions, executive orders, regulatory developments, and emerging policy trends; prepare summaries, briefing materials, and recommendations.
• Develop policy briefs, presentations, talking points, reports, and communication materials to support organizational priorities.
• Support grassroots advocacy efforts, including administration of VoterVOICE campaigns, supporter engagement activities, and advocacy communications.
• Research, monitor, and evaluate advocacy, funding, partnership, and collaborative opportunities aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support internal planning, coordination and tracking activities related to advocacy campaigns, legislative priorities, and strategic initiatives.
• Support partnership related communications, meeting coordination, and administrative activities related to partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support advocacy, community engagement, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain legislative tracking tools, stakeholder databases, organizational profiles, and advocacy records.
• Support the development and distribution of communications and materials that promote awareness of advocacy priorities, initiatives, and organizational impact.
• Maintain organized project documentation, timelines, stakeholder information, and activity reporting.

Skills

Policy research

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Relationship-building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy or related field

Job description

Upbring in Austin, TX is seeking an Advocacy & Partnerships Associate to support research, coordination, and project work advancing Upbring's public policy and partnerships agenda. The role will analyze legislative developments, prepare policy materials, maintain advocacy tracking, and identify opportunities to advance our mission.

You will collaborate with internal teams, support grassroots campaigns, monitor regulatory activity, and help coordinate communications and stakeholder engagement