Advocacy & Partnerships Associate

Upbring•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values: We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Public Administration, Social Work, Journalism, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience working in the Texas legislative, government affairs, advocacy, nonprofit, partnership, or community engagement environment
One (1) year of professional, internship, fellowship, legislative, advocacy, government affairs, nonprofit, partnership, community engagement, or related experience
Strong research, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare presentations, briefing materials, and communications for diverse audiences
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to independently manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, identify opportunities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, discretion, and attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of experience working on legislative, government affairs, public policy, or advocacy matters, including experience during at least one (1) Texas legislative session
Experience with legislative tracking systems, customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, grassroots advocacy software, or project management tools
Experience supporting stakeholder engagement, coalition-building, or partnership development initiatives

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of Upbring's advocacy and government relations strategy through policy research, legislative monitoring, and advocacy support activities
Conduct research and analysis on legislative, regulatory, and public policy issues impacting child wellbeing, child welfare, education, family services, and related areas; identify implications and provide insights to support organizational priorities
Monitor legislative activity, committee hearings, agency actions, executive orders, regulatory developments, and emerging policy trends; prepare summaries, briefing materials, and recommendations
Develop policy briefs, presentations, talking points, reports, and communication materials to support organizational priorities
Support grassroots advocacy efforts, including administration of VoterVOICE campaigns, supporter engagement activities, and advocacy communications
Research, monitor, and evaluate advocacy, funding, partnership, and collaborative opportunities aligned with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives
Support internal planning, coordination and tracking activities related to advocacy campaigns, legislative priorities, and strategic initiatives
Support partnership related communications, meeting coordination, and administrative activities related to partnerships, advocacy initiatives, and strategic projects
Collaborate with internal teams to support advocacy, community engagement, and organizational initiatives
Maintain legislative tracking tools, stakeholder databases, organizational profiles, and advocacy records
Support the development and distribution of communications and materials that promote awareness of advocacy priorities, initiatives, and organizational impact
Maintain organized project documentation, timelines, stakeholder information, and activity reporting