Talent & Culture Associate

The Talent & Culture Associate supports the Talent & Culture team by keeping our recruiting engine and talent programs running smoothly—especially our internship and high school pipelines. This role is equal parts recruiting administration, program operations, and candidate experience. You’ll help build a deep bench of mission-aligned talent while reinforcing a self-governing culture of Happy Warriors
—people who take ownership, serve the mission, and bring disciplined optimism to the work.

The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit research-based think tank in Austin, Texas. Established in 1989, TPPF promotes conservative principles and develops free-market approaches to public policy challenges affecting Texans and all Americans. To achieve its mission, TPPF analyzes complex issues, creates legislative policy solutions, and advocates for those solutions at the Texas Legislature, Congress, and other public forums.

The Foundation offers a unique opportunity to be part of an organization that shapes the future of Texas & beyond through innovative thought leadership. At TPPF, you will have the opportunity to be part of an engaged team whose mission is to create a freer future for all Texans and Americans. We look for individuals who are passionate about advancing conservative public policy and embody servant leadership.

With a strong belief in personal responsibility, we trust our people and want to empower them to make the right decisions for the right reasons - this is why it is crucial we bring the right people on board. We value our team and work to cultivate a culture of hard work, entrepreneurship, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration. As a team, we support one another and strive to create an environment in which our team members are inspired to excel, motivated to innovate, and empowered to be servant leaders for the cause of liberty.

The Talent & Culture Associate helps build the future of the organization by turning big vision into daily momentum—ensuring every candidate and participant experiences excellence, clarity, and mission alignment. Your work strengthens a culture where Happy Warrior stakes responsibility, move with purpose, and serve something greater than themselves.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Recruitment Administration & Candidate Experience

  • 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.

• Internship Program Operations

  • 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.

• High School Pipeline Program Administration

  • 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.

• Self-Governing Culture Support

  • 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.

• Competencies We Hire For
  Experience is helpful—but not required—if you demonstrate the competencies below:

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

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