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Texas Public Policy Foundation · 2 days ago

Talent & Culture Associate

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is a nonprofit research-based think tank in Austin, Texas, focused on promoting conservative principles and developing free-market public policy solutions. The Talent & Culture Associate will support the recruiting engine and talent programs, ensuring a positive candidate experience and operational excellence in internship and high school pipeline programs.

EducationGovernmentNon ProfitPolitics

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Maintain recruiting workflows (job postings, applicant tracking, stage updates, and documentation)

Coordinate interview logistics: scheduling, confirmations, prep materials, and follow-up communications

Serve as a friendly, professional point of contact for candidates—ensuring timely updates and a great experience

Maintain recruiting templates, process guides, and standardized communications

Support end-to-end internship operations: application cycles, interview coordination, offer packets, onboarding logistics, and offboarding

Track intern requirements and details (paperwork, schedules, deliverables, check-ins, learning objectives)

Coordinate intern programming logistics (sessions, speakers, calendars, materials, room/Zoom setup)

Help equip intern supervisors with resources and ensure clear communication between interns, managers, and Talent & Culture

Support high school pipeline operations: outreach, applications, communications, event logistics, and participant tracking

Coordinate student-facing logistics (deadlines, forms, permissions, schedules, welcome materials)

Maintain records for cohorts, participation, and outcomes to support evaluation and continuous improvement

Model ownership: take initiative, solve problems early, and communicate clearly

Build systems that reduce friction and increase ownership across hiring managers and program leads

Uphold standards of professionalism, hospitality, responsiveness, and mission-first service

Qualification

Recruiting coordinationApplicant tracking systemMicrosoft OfficeProgram coordinationOperational excellenceRelational hospitalityDiscretionTrustSystems mindsetClear communicationOwnership

Required

Experience: We welcome early-career applicants and those changing paths. Prior experience in recruiting coordination, HR/admin, customer service, event or program coordination, operations, or office administration is helpful—but not necessary if you exhibit the competencies above

Operational excellence: You love checklists, clean systems, and getting details right

Clear communication: You write and speak with warmth, clarity, and speed

Ownership: You see what needs doing and close loops without constant direction

Discretion + trust: You handle sensitive candidate and employee information responsibly

Systems mindset: You can follow a process—and improve it over time

Relational hospitality: You make people feel welcomed, respected, and informed

Mission + culture fit: You thrive in a self-governing, high-trust 'Happy Warrior' environment

Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, without losing the human touch

Comfortable operating in a self-governing environment where ownership beats escalation

Willing to support occasional evening/weekend events during peak program seasons (as needed)