Description:

Equality Texas is in the business of securing equality in the state by advocating and lobbying for the elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Through our Public Policy/Legislative Advocacy Program, we lobby members of the Texas Legislature and the leaders of Texas� cities, towns and counties to enact policies that strengthen families and promote equality. The Public Policy/Legislative Advocacy internship at Equality Texas includes a variety of tasks in which you can use and develop your policy and advocacy skills. Public policy interns are utilized year-round to assist the department in achieving its goals.

Qualifications:

Responsibilities include:

Conduct legislative research on a variety of issues in support of Equality Texas� legislative agenda.

Assist in the drafting of legislation to be filed.

Assist the Communications and Field Departments in preparation of talking points for specific pieces of legislation and dissemination of information to affected constituents.

Perform administrative tasks as assigned. Tasks include: proofreading, editing, data-entry, filing, committee hearing preparation/monitoring, copying, etc.

Complete other tasks as assigned.

Upper-division and graduate interns may be requested to directly lobby legislators, under supervision.

The Equality Texas office is located in downtown Austin within walking distance to the State Capitol. The office is a friendly and fun place to work. Internships with the Public Policy/Legislative Advocacy Department offer you a chance to make a difference while you build your experience and résumé.

Hours:

20 hours per week

Length/Availability:

3 months (flexible)

End Date:

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Deadline:

N/A

Tags:

policy  legislation  liberal  activist  equality  LGBT  GLBT  legislature  senator  representative  sexual  orientation 

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