LGBTQ+ Policy Fellow — Texas Capitol (15 hrs/wk)

Equality Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Equality Texas invites applications for the Laurie Eiserloh LGBTQ+ Caucus Fellowship. The role supports the Texas House LGBTQ+ Caucus by developing legislative strategy, coordinating educational programming, and tracking LGBTQIA+ bills in the Texas Capitol in Austin.

The 15-hours/week fellowship runs during the 90th Texas Legislative Session (Jan 12, 2027 – May 31, 2027). In-person attendance at the Texas State Capitol is required.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in LGBTQIA+ rights and Texas politics.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced legislative environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the Texas legislative process preferred.
• Must be based in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Assist LGBTQ+ Caucus with Legislative Strategy.
• Support the Caucus in harnessing collective power to defend LGBTQIA+ Texans' rights.
• Help organize educational programming for legislators on LGBTQIA+ issues.
• Assist in coordinating efforts to combat bills targeting LGBTQIA+ Texans.
• Legislative Tracking and Research Analysis: Monitor and track LGBTQIA+ related bills throughout the legislative process.
• Prepare research on LGBTQIA+ priority issues and filed legislation.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for Caucus members.
• Attend committee hearings and provide summaries.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating Caucus meetings.
• Manage and organize Caucus files and documents.

Skills

LGBTQIA+ rights

Texas politics

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Legislative process familiarity

Time management

Austin based

Job description

Equality Texas invites applications for the Laurie Eiserloh LGBTQ+ Caucus Fellowship. The role supports the Texas House LGBTQ+ Caucus by developing legislative strategy, coordinating educational programming, and tracking LGBTQIA+ bills in the Texas Capitol in Austin.

The 15-hours/week fellowship runs during the 90th Texas Legislative Session (Jan 12, 2027 – May 31, 2027). In-person attendance at the Texas State Capitol is required.