Student Worker
About The Position
The Policy Student Worker will assist with a variety of projects related to policy and public affairs. This role involves supporting the drafting of policy briefs, memos, fact sheets, and blogs. The student will attend meetings, hearings, and educational sessions pertaining to food insecurity and related fields to brief Collaborative staff. They will also maintain and update the government relations contact list through research and education initiatives. A key component is conducting research on food insecurity and related fields at the state and federal legislative levels. The student will assist in relationship mapping and education priorities for the 2027 Texas legislative session, and provide administrative support for policy and public affairs projects. Collaboration with staff to develop creative solutions for increasing awareness of the Collaborative's programs is expected. Additionally, the student will serve as a participant in a pilot student development program, testing and refining a new experiential learning model through active engagement, feedback, and professional development opportunities focused on hunger relief and community impact. Contributions to program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts are also part of the role, including identifying challenges, testing processes, documenting lessons learned, and providing feedback. Other related duties in support of the Public Affairs department will be performed as assigned.
Requirements
- A student seeking a degree in political science, social work, public relations, communication, public health, professional writing and rhetoric, or other related fields is preferred.
- Current Baylor University student pursuing a degree in a field closely related to civic engagement and advocacy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in editing and research is preferred.
- Familiarity with government, food insecurity, and poverty domestically.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Experience writing memos, fact sheets, and policy briefs are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support the drafting of policy briefs, memos, fact sheets, and blogs for internal and external use.
- Attend meetings, hearings, and educational sessions pertaining to food insecurity and related fields to brief Collaborative staff.
- Maintain, update, and coordinate government relations contact list through research and education initiatives led by Collaborative staff.
- Conduct research pertaining to food insecurity and related fields (e.g., economic insecurity, rural and urban poverty, agricultural trends, etc.) on state and federal legislative levels.
- Assist the Public Affairs Coordinator and Public Affairs director in relationship mapping and education priorities for the 2027 Texas legislative session.
- Provide administrative support for policy and public affairs projects as needed.
- Collaborate with staff to develop creative solutions that increase awareness of the Collaborative's programs and initiatives.
- Serve as a participant in a pilot student development program, helping test and refine a new experiential learning model through active engagement, feedback, and participation in professional development opportunities focused on hunger relief and community impact.
- Contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts by identifying challenges, testing processes, documenting lessons learned, and providing feedback to help shape and strengthen the student development program for future participants.
- Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Public Affairs department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
