INTERN - Council & Capitol Events Support

Communities Foundation of Texas • Austin, TX

2d • $0 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Council & Capitol Events Support Intern is a fixed-term, hourly role supporting council coordination, Capitol advocacy days, legislative learning events, and grant-support documentation during the Texas 90th Legislative Session. The intern completes assigned coordination tasks and deadlines with staff direction and review. Staff retain responsibility for policy positions, legislative strategy, legal and compliance determinations, testimony approval, and external communications; the intern prepares work for review and does not independently commit or represent the organization.

This six-month role runs from January through June 2027 and pays $20 per hour for 20 hours per week. Texas residency is required. Under CFT’s hybrid working model, the intern must attend in person at the downtown Austin Educate Texas office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with supervisor-coordinated flexibility for Capitol events.

The position supports Teaching and Learning, Texas Student Success, and Artificial Intelligence council meetings and advocacy days; contributes to policy and legislative research materials; and maintains records of events and engagement. The role is intended for someone seeking a professional future in public policy, education policy, or applied practitioner roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One to two years of relevant professional experience in education, government, public policy, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interest in education policy.
• Professional communication, scheduling, meeting-technology, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, follow through on assigned tasks, learn quickly, maintain accurate records, and communicate promptly about questions or changes in priorities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Texas residency and in-person attendance at the downtown Austin office on Tuesdays and Thursdays are required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in progress preferred.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools for preparing clear meeting materials.
• Seeking a professional future in public policy, education policy, or applied practitioner roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned elements of council advocacy days, including registration, participant lists, schedules, approved briefing packets, onsite logistics, attendance records, and follow-up.
• Plan Teaching and Learning, Texas Student Success, and Artificial Intelligence council meetings in virtual and in-person formats under the direction of the Policy and Advocacy Director.
• Manage meeting invitations and technology checks; assemble draft agendas and approved materials; take and draft meeting notes; and maintain follow-up action logs.
• Source and draft content for the Educate Texas Policy and Advocacy newsletter and other legislative research documents during the legislative session.
• Assist with bill-tracking efforts as needed.
• Maintain an organized reference file of advocacy and learning events, council meetings, legislator engagement, and related materials.
• Coordinate policy-content requests early with the Legislative Research & Policy Support Intern and help ensure approved materials are ready when needed.
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time, incorporate feedback, protect confidential information, and communicate scheduling conflicts, missing inputs, workload conflicts, and other barriers promptly.
• Maintain accurate time records and obtain approval before schedule changes or work beyond assigned hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern