The Policy Analyst is a member of the Health and Food Justice (HFJ) team, which spans food security and access to affordable health care. The Policy Analyst works closely with all members of the HFJ team, the Communications team, the Community Engagement and Advocacy team, and is part of the Legislative and Policy team. This position reports to the Chief of Legislative Strategy, who is currently serving as interim director of the HFJ team.
The Policy Analyst will identify and address barriers to hunger and family support programs, advocate for improved programs and policies, and conduct outreach with the goal of increasing, equity and access to needed benefits. The ideal candidate should be committed to improving equity and outcomes for Texas families through ending hunger. The ideal candidate recognizes the pivotal role of federal and state nutrition programs; they understand that ending hunger requires advocating for improved access to food programs with a focus on the children and families that face greater obstacles due to systemic racial/ethnic discrimination, immigration status, poverty, language, or location.
Candidates must have a strong desire to drive policy change at the local, state, and federal levels to improve food access and equity; the ability to understand complex policies and to translate them for non-expert audiences; and enjoy working with state and federal agencies, peer stakeholder organizations, schools, program operators, and community members to effect that change. Personal experience with the impacts of affordable food and nutrition programs is a plus.
Roles and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
The required qualifications detail the performance record and combination of education, skills, and experience necessary. The preferred qualifications serve as the growth direction for the position. We understand that strong candidates will not meet every preferred qualification and encourage all those who are interested and meet the required qualifications to apply.
Bonus Qualifications
Status
This position is Texas-based. Every Texan offers a flexible work schedule where employees can request remote work with approval from their supervisor when physical presence is not required. This position requires occasional travel.
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The Policy Analyst is a member of the Health and Food Justice (HFJ) team, which spans food security and access to affordable health care. The Policy Analyst works closely with all members of the HFJ team, the Communications team, the Community Engagement and Advocacy team, and is part of the Legislative and Policy team. This position reports to the Chief of Legislative Strategy, who is currently serving as interim director of the HFJ team.
The Policy Analyst will identify and address barriers to hunger and family support programs, advocate for improved programs and policies, and conduct outreach with the goal of increasing, equity and access to needed benefits. The ideal candidate should be committed to improving equity and outcomes for Texas families through ending hunger. The ideal candidate recognizes the pivotal role of federal and state nutrition programs; they understand that ending hunger requires advocating for improved access to food programs…
The starting salary range for this position is $57,250-$66,250 annually with a target start date of
Dec. 1, 2024. Every Texan offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance,
life and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, FSA, generous vacation, paid
parental and health leave, and holidays.
The starting salary range for this position is $57,250-$66,250 annually with a target start date of
Dec. 1, 2024. Every Texan offers excellent benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance,
life and long-term disability insurance, retirement contributions, FSA, generous vacation, paid
parental and health leave, and holidays.
Please email (subject line: Food Policy Analyst) a cover letter, writing sample, resume, and two
references to apply@everytexan.org by Oct. 18, 2024. The cover letter should describe your
interest in the position and explain your connection to our mission, how your experience meets
the minimum qualifications, and how you are prepared for the responsibilities outlined in the job
description. Your writing sample should reflect your ability to write about complex content
targeted to readers who do not know about the topic (i.e., simple, clear, concise). Please email
applications with attachments in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. We do not accept phone
inquiries regarding the position. Thank you!
Please email (subject line: Food Policy Analyst) a cover letter, writing sample, resume, and two
references to apply@everytexan.org by Oct. 18, 2024. The cover letter should describe your…