Chief External Relations & Policy Lead

Dan Cummins Ford Lincoln; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Group Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vacation, Personal Days, Paid SickTime

403(b) Retirement Plan with 5%Employer

Job summary

Texas CASA in Austin, TX is seeking a Chief External Relations Officer to provide strategic leadership for internal and external communications, fund development, legislative and public policy advocacy. This role guides policy development, government relations, communications and fundraising, collaborating with judiciary, state agencies, foundations, donors and media.

You will oversee the Public Policy, Communications, and Fund Development teams, build statewide media relationships, advocate for

Qualifications

• Five years experience with editorial creation and production.
• Experience with media relations and crisis communications strategies.
• Five years full-time leadership experience, preferably with a nonprofit or governmental organization.
• Experience in public speaking/appearances.
• Understanding of the legislative process in Texas.
• Experience identifying and cultivating major donors or corporate partners.
• Experience training and engaging various audiences.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Increase the awareness and positive perceptions of Texas CASA and the goal of a CASA for every child who needs one.
• Manage, lead and mentor the Communications, Public Policy and Fund Development teams.
• Position Texas CASA as a premier child advocacy policy organization and resource on child protection and foster care to external stakeholders, policy makers, foundations, donors and the media.
• Oversee and support advocacy for increased legislative appropriations, including preparation and development of information for state agencies, the Texas legislature, and the public.
• Produce and edit op-eds, editorials and news releases.
• Provide crisis communications support to local programs.
• Lead the creation of a cohesive and innovative external affairs strategy to strengthen and leverage the CASA and Texas CASA brands.

Skills

Editorial experience

Media relations

Leadership

Public speaking

Crisis communications

Fundraising

Legislative process knowledge

Tools

Legislative tracking software

CMS

Social media management

Job description

Texas CASA in Austin, TX is seeking a Chief External Relations Officer to provide strategic leadership for internal and external communications, fund development, legislative and public policy advocacy. This role guides policy development, government relations, communications and fundraising, collaborating with judiciary, state agencies, foundations, donors and media.

You will oversee the Public Policy, Communications, and Fund Development teams, build statewide media relationships, advocate for