Are you interested in joining us in standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas? Do you share our passion for securing religious liberty, protecting marriage and family, and defending the unborn?
The Texas Values team is seeking motivated individuals for a Development Associate, Communications Associate and for internships and other volunteer opportunities for our growing efforts.
Development Associate
Department: Development
Status: Full Time Employment
Summary:
Development Associate is responsible for cultivating and growing relationships for Texas Values by building authentic and lasting partnerships with current and future donors.
Essential Job Functions:
- Reports to President & Vice President.
- Strategizes communication with key ministry partners for their contributions through touches – via phone, print, email, visitation and events
- Develops, manages, and documents donor relationships for Texas Values
- Identifies opportunities and establishes, nurtures, and deepens relationships with donors, foundations, and corporations
- Accurately records all pertinent donor information in data base
- Formulates event goals, strategies, objectives, and who should be in attendance
- Effectively presents and asks for financial partnership when appropriate
- Provides information, when appropriate, concerning innovative asset-based giving solutions
- Fulfills the responsibilities of the job description
- Travels up to 40% annually
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Mature Christian believer, who demonstrates godly principles in all aspects of life
- Views development role with a ministry passion and is able to articulate the mission and vision of Texas Values
- A firm understanding of the defense of religious freedoms, Biblical marriage and family, and protection of innocent human life.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a keen self-awareness
- Sets goals and initiates implementation and follow through
- Highly developed listening and questioning skills
- Able to communicate and articulate through writing and public speaking on various public policy issues, business acumen, and general current event knowledge
- Ability to engage and serve a variety of people and personalities
- Able to handle security-sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Capable of managing and implementing a variety of tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in customer service, sales, and /or related fields
- Proficient with contact management systems (CMS) and working in constituent relationship management (CRM) systems
Interested parties should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Development Associate”.
Communications Associate
Department: Communications
Status: Full Time Employment
Summary:
Communications Associate is responsible for the creations, execution and grow of Texas Values’ presence in traditional media and social/new media.
Essential Job Functions:
- Reports to President & Vice President
- Strategizes communications work with with Texas Values team
- Develops, manages, and expands traditional media and social/new media relationships and presence for Texas Values
- Writes press releases, organize press conferences, and create a weekly strategy and content for social media posts across a variety of platforms.
- Write and manage posting regular content for our websites
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Mature Christian believer, who demonstrates godly principles in all aspects of life
- Views development role with a ministry passion and is able to articulate the mission and vision of Texas Values
- A firm understanding of the defense of religious freedoms, Biblical marriage and family, and protection of innocent human life
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a keen self-awareness
- Sets goals and initiates implementation and follow through.
- Ability to engage and serve a variety of people and personalities
- Able to handle security-sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
- Capable of managing and implementing a variety of tasks in a fast paced and challenging environment
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3+ years of experience in public relations, communications, interacting with press, social media strategy and execution. Experience with photo, graphics, and film production is preferred.
Interested parties should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Communications Associate”.
Internships
Texas Values is seeking motivated university, graduate, and law school students to intern in our Austin office (or remotely with special approval) who have a passion to promote biblical values and have a desire to learn more about law, public policy and the political process in Texas.
Responsibilities of Interns:
- Support senior staff in the day-to-day operations of Austin office
- Complete various research and special projects
- Manage various data entry projects
- Assist with web and social media outlets
- Deliver information to offices at the Texas Capitol
Qualifications:
- Committed to the Texas Values mission and vision
- Available to work 10 – 20 hours/week around class schedule at our Austin office (or remotely by approval)
- Self-motivated and highly organized individual
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Maintain a professional appearance
Interested parties should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Internship”. Internships are not paid, but we are available to assist you if necessary to secure academic credit.
Volunteer
Texas Values is seeking interested individuals that would like to volunteer time in our Austin office who have a passion to promote biblical values.
Volunteer Needs:
- Help with support work in our office
- Help with special projects
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus!
If you are interested in volunteering at our Austin office, please email [email protected] with the subject line “Volunteer”. Please provide information on your background and your availability to volunteer.