Houston City Council At-Large Position 4

At-Large Position 4

Council Member Alejandra Salinas: Fellowships

Apply for this position by completing the form below the fellowship description and emailing your resume to AtLarge4@houstontx.gov

About Council Member Alejandra Salinas:
Alejandra Salinas is a third-generation Texan and nationally recognized attorney who is proud to call Houston home. Elected in December 2025, she is the first openly LGBTQ+ Latina ever elected to Houston City Council and the first Latina elected citywide in nearly 30 years. She is also the youngest member of City Council.

For nearly a decade, Alejandra has stood up for individuals and businesses in the courtroom. As a partner at Susman Godfrey, one of the nation’s top litigation firms, she helped protect Harris County elections, challenged discriminatory school policies, and secured over a billion dollars for authors and publishers whose books were unlawfully copied by an artificial intelligence company. Representing all 2.3 million Houstonians, Alejandra is fighting for safer neighborhoods, affordable and reliable city services, and strong infrastructure that keeps the lights on and floodwaters out of our homes.

Position Overview:
The Policy Fellow works part-time (~20 hours) or full-time to support the policy and legislative work of Council Member Alejandra Salinas’s office. This role focuses on policy research, City Council agenda analysis, and general office support, while offering hands-on exposure to local government operations and policymaking.

Working under the direction of the Policy Director and Chief of Staff, the Policy Fellow assists with research and briefing materials for City Council agenda items, helps track policy developments, and supports the office’s work on priority issues. The position may also include constituent outreach and communications support, such as drafting social media content, editing videos, or creating graphics.

This role is ideal for undergraduate or graduate students, or early-career professionals, interested in public policy, government, law, political science, or community advocacy. The Policy Fellow will gain hands-on experience with City Council processes, ordinance development, and community engagement, and will receive guidance and feedback from senior staff throughout the fellowship.

Key Responsibilities:
Policy Research & Council Agenda Analysis

Conduct research and analysis on policy issues, proposed ordinances, and City Council agenda items
Support preparation for City Council meetings and committee hearings by reviewing Council agendas, committee materials, and ordinance proposals
Prepare internal research summaries, briefing notes, and background memos
Track local, state, and national policy developments relevant to Council priorities
Provide general administrative and operational support to the policy team as needed

Constituent Outreach & Communications Support

Assist with the creation of social media content, graphics, or short videos
Support preparation of policy summaries or materials for public-facing communications
Assist with office operations and constituent service support as needed

Education:
Enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in Public Policy, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, or a related field

Preferences:
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

Experience with government or public policy through coursework, internships, research projects, student organizations, campaigns, and/or volunteer work
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Familiarity with basic policy research methods or legislative processes
Ability to synthesize information into clear, concise written summaries
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively within a small, dynamic team
Demonstrated commitment to public service and community-centered governance

Work Location:
City Hall Annex, 900 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002