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Policy & Advocacy intern
Job Description
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented intern to support our Policy & Advocacy efforts.
Our Company
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the leading resource, advocate, and access point for Hispanic businesses, Hispanics in business, and the Hispanic market.
You will achieve
This role offers hands-on experience in government affairs, policy research, and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to initiatives that directly impact small businesses and the broader San Antonio community. The intern will play a key role in preparing policy briefings, tracking legislative priorities, and supporting relationship management with elected officials, partners, and members.
We base our standards of development for the participants of our programs on the Career Readiness and Competencies from the NACE The National Association of Colleges and Employers.
CAREER READINESS IS THE ATTAINMENT AND DEMONSTRATION OF REQUISITE COMPETENCIES THAT BROADLY PREPARE COLLEGE GRADUATES FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO THE WORKPLACE.
Responsabilities
Policy Research & Briefings • Conduct research on local, state, and federal policy issues impacting small businesses • Prepare briefing materials, one-pagers, and background memos for meetings and events • Track legislation and summarize key updates relevant to SAHCC priorities • Assist in developing talking points, presentations, and committee materials Stakeholder & Relationship Tracking • Maintain and update stakeholder databases (elected officials, partners, members) • Track meetings, communications, and follow-ups to ensure continuity in engagement • Assist in preparing outreach lists and engagement summaries • Support coordination and preparation for advocacy meetings, roundtables, and delegations Committee & Task Force Support • Assist with planning and coordination of Government Affairs Committee meetings • Take meeting notes and provide clear summaries with action items • Track committee priorities, outcomes, and next steps Administrative & Organizational Support • Maintain organized digital files, trackers, and advocacy materials • Assist in preparing reports, policy summaries, and engagement metrics • Ensure timely follow-up on key action items and communications • Support cross-department coordination as needed
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications • Current student or recent graduate in Public Policy, Political Science, Communications, Business, or related field • Strong writing, research, and organizational skills • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities • Demonstrated interest in government affairs, advocacy, and small business policy • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • Up to 1–2 years of relevant experience (internships, coursework, research, or volunteer experience in policy, government, or advocacy) • Familiarity with local or state government and legislative processes • Experience with CRMs, stakeholder tracking tools, or project management systems • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Type of Interest:
Paid
Area of Interest:
Policy
Region:
North America
Country:
United States of America
Delivarance:
In Person
Deadline:
City:
San Antonio
Address:
San Antonio, TX, USA
How to apply
Email your resume and a brief writing sample (policy memo, research paper, or professional writing sample) to Jessica Palacios at Governmentaffairs@sahcc.org with subject: “Policy & Advocacy Intern – [Your Name]”
