Policy Research Fellow - Texas Legislative Session

The Commit Partnership; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Commit Partnership is seeking a Legislative Session Fellow to support its Policy & Advocacy team during the 90th Texas Legislative Session. This part-time role (30 hours/week) covers legislative monitoring, analysis, data work, events, and team coordination, with mentorship from senior policy staff.

January–May placement, pay range $22–$25 per hour, with opportunities to develop policy memos, landscape analyses, and communications for partners and stakeholders while gaining real-time

Qualifications

• Clear & purposeful communication
• Strong written communication and the ability to summarize complex information
• Ability to identify key information from hearings, research, and data
• Ability to tailor communication to audience
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management
• Attention to detail and timely work
• Ability to use shared trackers and files to stay organized
• Willingness to ask questions and seek clarification
• Interest in Texas education policy and legislative processes
• Experience with Canva or data visualization a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative hearings, committees, and floor actions; produce updates for the team and partners
• Review and summarize bill language and amendments for clear understanding
• Conduct state and national policy research; develop memos and landscape analyses
• Perform basic data analysis; create charts and visuals for reports
• Support planning and execution of events and partner briefings
• Assist with miscellaneous team projects as priorities shift during the session

Skills

Clear & Purposeful Communication

Strong written communication

Organization & Execution

Policy Research & Analytical Thinking

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Adaptability & Learning

Mission Alignment

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Education

Current or recent graduate student pursuing a degree in public policy, public affairs, education, economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

R

Python

Job description

The Commit Partnership is seeking a Legislative Session Fellow to support its Policy & Advocacy team during the 90th Texas Legislative Session. This part-time role (30 hours/week) covers legislative monitoring, analysis, data work, events, and team coordination, with mentorship from senior policy staff.

January–May placement, pay range $22–$25 per hour, with opportunities to develop policy memos, landscape analyses, and communications for partners and stakeholders while gaining real-time