Texas State Campaign Director - Public Interest Leader

PIRG; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Long-term disability

Student loan assistance

Training program

Descripción de la vacante

TexPIRG is seeking a state director to lead our campaigns in Texas, focusing on issues like Right to Repair, data center policy, and high-value healthcare. You will shape priorities, build coalitions, organize events, and advocate to policymakers while fundraising to support campaigns.

This role requires travel, evenings, and weekend work as needed. The position demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication to advance consumer protection and public health protections

Formación

• Passionate about public interest mission and grassroots campaigning.
• 2+ years in advocacy or organizing; advanced degrees may count.
• Excellent writing and public speaking; media coverage experience is a plus.
• Creative, strategic thinker who can seize new opportunities.
• Strong relationship- and coalition-building skills; able to work with diverse thinkers.
• Well-organized; able to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Willing to travel regularly; flexibility for evenings/weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Help shape program priorities in Texas through policy development, research and messaging.
• Build powerful coalitions across the political spectrum to support campaigns.
• Organize events and recruit volunteers; coordinate webinars and public meetings.
• Earn traditional and social media attention; organize media events and op-eds.
• Advocate to decision-makers through lobbying, hearings, and written materials; build relationships at multiple levels.
• Fundraise by writing grant proposals and cultivating donor relationships.
• Grow the team by recruiting and supervising staff and interns; potential to train others.

Conocimientos

Advocacy

Grassroots organizing

Written communication

Public speaking

Coalition building

Project management

Event planning

Volunteer management

Educación

Advanced degree(s) may count toward experience

Descripción del empleo

TexPIRG is seeking a state director to lead our campaigns in Texas, focusing on issues like Right to Repair, data center policy, and high-value healthcare. You will shape priorities, build coalitions, organize events, and advocate to policymakers while fundraising to support campaigns.

This role requires travel, evenings, and weekend work as needed. The position demands strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent communication to advance consumer protection and public health protections