Houston Policy & Legislative Affairs Coordinator

Depelchin-Children; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texans Together is seeking a Policy and Legislative Affairs Coordinator in Houston to serve as the lead for legislative affairs, policy analysis, advocacy strategy, and government relations. You will monitor developments, analyze impact on priorities, and provide recommendations to leadership for engagement and implementation.

Reporting to the Director of Special Projects, you will help develop engagement strategies, build relationships with policymakers, coordinate advocacy activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Social Work, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, advocacy, child welfare, public administration, communications, or related field.
• Experience with the Texas Legislature, legislative offices, state agencies, or governmental entities.
• Experience in child welfare, community-based care, human services, education, healthcare, or nonprofit advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislation, regulatory activity, and policy developments at local, state, and federal levels.
• Track bills and legislative initiatives relevant to the organization's mission and priorities.
• Analyze proposed legislation and assess potential impacts on operations, programs, and stakeholders.
• Develop policy summaries, legislative reports, issue briefs, and executive-level recommendations.
• Coordinate advocacy activities and engage policymakers and stakeholders.

Skills

Public policy

Political analysis

Advocacy strategy

Policy reporting

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Texas policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Job description

Texans Together is seeking a Policy and Legislative Affairs Coordinator in Houston to serve as the lead for legislative affairs, policy analysis, advocacy strategy, and government relations. You will monitor developments, analyze impact on priorities, and provide recommendations to leadership for engagement and implementation.

Reporting to the Director of Special Projects, you will help develop engagement strategies, build relationships with policymakers, coordinate advocacy activities, and