Student Worker - Public Affairs - Hunger Collaborative

Job Description

Job Title:

Policy Student Worker

Job Classification:
Administrative and Office Services, Student

Department:
Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty

Hiring Manager:
Kayelee Arensman

Contact:

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 Policy Student Worker will assist with 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 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.

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.