Capitol Policy Research Intern – Education Policy

Communities Foundation of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Educate Texas, part of Communities Foundation of Texas, seeks a Legislative Research & Policy Support Intern to monitor bills, draft summaries, and support policy staff. This fixed-term, hourly role supports Educate Texas during the Texas 90th Legislative Session with a 20-hour workweek and hybrid scheduling, requiring in-person attendance in downtown Austin on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities include tracking priority bills, drafting briefing content, and coordinating with staff for

Qualifications

• 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, spreadsheet organization, and the ability to summarize legislative developments accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staff-defined trackers of priority bills, amendments, committee hearings, and deadlines using official legislative sources.
• Monitor House and Senate calendars, committee postings, relevant agency activity, and emerging legislation that may affect Educate Texas priorities.
• Draft concise, factual bill summaries, hearing notes, targeted research briefs, and source-checked data summaries.
• Prepare draft talking points and briefing content for council meetings, Capitol Days, and legislative learning events; coordinate with the Council & Capitol Events Support Intern.
• Maintain an organized reference file of research, citations, legislative records, and approved materials.
• In June, compile a staff-reviewed session recap, archive research materials, and document outstanding work for handoff.

Job description

Educate Texas, part of Communities Foundation of Texas, seeks a Legislative Research & Policy Support Intern to monitor bills, draft summaries, and support policy staff. This fixed-term, hourly role supports Educate Texas during the Texas 90th Legislative Session with a 20-hour workweek and hybrid scheduling, requiring in-person attendance in downtown Austin on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Responsibilities include tracking priority bills, drafting briefing content, and coordinating with staff for