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Policy Fellow
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Methodist Healthcare Ministries
San Antonio, TX (In Person)
$58,656 Salary, Full-Time
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Role Overview & Responsibilities Position Summary The Policy Fellow is a full-time, 12-month fellowship role within Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Policy & Advocacy Department, designed to develop emerging public policy and healthcare advocates. The Fellow supports all stages of the legislative and regulatory process, including research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation, with a focus on advancing health equity in Texas. Salary $58,656 (plus benefits) Scope and Impact
- Supports statewide and federal policy and advocacy efforts aligned with MHM's strategic priorities
- Contributes research and policy recommendations that inform organizational strategy and leadership decision-making
- Fellowship operates at 40 hours per week and includes significant engagement during the Texas Legislative Session (odd-numbered years)
- No budget authority; project work may influence state or federal policy outcomes Decision-Making Authority Works under the direction of the Director of Policy & Advocacy and department leadership.
Interactions / Working
RelationshipsInternal:
Policy & Advocacy Department, MHM leadership team, and other internal stakeholders (ongoing)External:
Community partners, healthcare stakeholders, coalition partners, legislative offices, regulatory agencies, and national policy organizations (frequent)- Participates in bi-weekly mentorship meetings with department directors Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct policy research and analysis within an identified policy area at the state and federal level (30%)
- Draft advocacy and policy materials including fact sheets, reports, position papers, presentations, newsletters, advocacy alerts, and coalition letters (20%)
- Monitor and track legislative hearings, regulatory agencies, and coalition meetings; prepare timely notes, summaries, briefs, and reports (15%)
- Design and complete a capstone research project proposing a legislative or regulatory solution aligned with MHM priorities and equity principles (15%)
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and participation in legislative and advocacy meetings, events, and coalition activities (10%)
- Conduct outreach to community partners, healthcare stakeholders, and elected officials related to healthcare and policy initiatives (5%)
- Present research findings and policy recommendations to senior and executive leadership (5%) Supervisory or Leadership Responsibilities This position does not supervise others. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications (Required)