Job Title: Public Affairs Student Worker
Job Classification: Administrative and Office Services, Student
Department: Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty
Hiring Manager: Kayelee Arensman
Contact: kayelee_arensman@baylor.edu
Work Schedule: 10-20 hours per week - primarily between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $14-$17 per hour
Key Components:
- The Public Affairs StudentWorker willassistwith a variety of projects related to policy and public affairs, including:
- Support the drafting of policy briefs, memos, fact sheets, and blogs for internal and external use.
- Attend meetings, hearings, and educationalsessionspertaining tofood 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 researchpertaining tofood 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 toprogram evaluation and continuous improvement effortsbyidentifyingchallenges, 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.
Educational 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty Offices
Work Address: 801 Washington Avenue, Waco, Texas.