Texas Education Policy Fellow (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

The Commit Partnership seeks a Legislative Session Fellow to support its Policy & Advocacy team during the 90th Texas Legislative Session. The Fellow will monitor legislation, analyze policy developments, and assist with data visualizations and partner communications.

This part-time fellow role emphasizes strong writing, organization, and collaboration across EC–12 and postsecondary policy topics, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication and the ability to summarize complex information clearly.
• Ability to identify key takeaways from hearings, research, and data.
• Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.
• Comfort with meeting deadlines in a fast-moving legislative session.

Responsibilities

• Monitor legislative hearings, committee activity, and floor proceedings; synthesize updates for the team and partners.
• Summarize bill language, amendments, and fiscal information; translate into concise, accessible notes.
• Conduct targeted policy research across EC–12 and postsecondary-workforce topics; prepare memos or landscape scans.
• Perform basic data analysis using Excel, R, or Python; create charts and visuals for internal/external audiences.
• Assist with event planning, partner briefings, and logistics during session peaks.
• Support special projects and other team priorities as needed.

Skills

Clear & Purposeful Communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

R

Python

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

The Commit Partnership seeks a Legislative Session Fellow to support its Policy & Advocacy team during the 90th Texas Legislative Session. The Fellow will monitor legislation, analyze policy developments, and assist with data visualizations and partner communications.

This part-time fellow role emphasizes strong writing, organization, and collaboration across EC–12 and postsecondary policy topics, with mentorship from experienced professionals.