Community Engagement Policy Fellow

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Fellow Responsibilities

• Perform policy research related to the Foundation’s policy priorities
• Participate as an active member in the Hogg Policy Academy monthly meetings and related events
• Assist in planning and implementing the Foundation’s policy strategies
• Draft, review, and edit written products and policy briefs for use in educating and informing elected officials and their staffs
• Track and analyze legislation, legislative interim charges/activities and state budget processes tied to the Foundation policy strategies
• Represent the Foundation in and around the Texas Capital in person during the legislative session, including but not limited to attending committee hearings, supporting testimony, and facilitating meetings with legislative offices
• Prepare and present briefs and reports for Foundation use
• Actively engage in Foundation and Community Engagement internal meetings and gatherings
• Frequent travel to support the objectives of this position

Hogg Policy Academy

The Fellow, with mentorship and peer support, will experience training and hands-on experience in the following areas:

• Identifying policy challenges, assessing options for addressing them, and developing policy solutions
• The landscape of Texas and national mental health policy particularly as related to H. E. Butt Foundation priorities
• Strategies for working with and educating decision-makers in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government
• Best practices in mental health and effective means for implementing these practices in Texas
• Organizational development

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A recent (within the past 24 months) post-graduate of a law school or master’s program in social work, public health, public policy, or related social and behavioral sciences
• Experience in conducting policy research utilizing a variety of resources and outlets, synthesize information, and prepare reports, summaries, presentations, analysis, and recommendations as appropriate
• Familiarity with, and/or working knowledge of mental health programs, and services in Texas