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 Communication Associate position, Director of Church Ambassador Network position, Internships and other volunteer opportunities for our growing efforts.
Communication Associate
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
- Strategies communications work 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
- Secures guest for weekly Texas Values Report radio show and uploads content to podcast 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”
Director of Church Ambassador Network
Status: Full Time Employment
Summary:
The Director of the Church Ambassador Network (CAN) is a relationship maker. They work to fulfill the overall mission of Texas Values and to inspire the Church to engage government for the advance of God’s kingdom. They are the facilitator between the shepherds of God’s Church and the shepherds of God’s government. Coordinating with the elections and policy team, they work to build relationships that will not only help government carry out justice, but will also further the Gospel throughout the halls of government. It is essential the director has strong relationships with both pastors and elected officials that are centered around the Great Commission.
Pastor/Church Outreach
- Mature Christian believer, who demonstrates godly principles in all aspects of life
- Maintains and builds statewide relationships with pastors
- Builds a pastors’ steering committee made up of influential local pastors and denomination leaders.
- Builds intentional relationships with government leaders, lobbyists, and staff
- Connects pastors with government leaders, lobbyists, and staff.
- Leads pastors at the Capitol during the legislative session in building relationships with their elected officials
- Models and leads in witnessing the Gospel to all
- Looks for avenues to work with both sides of the aisle to provide biblical justice
- Uses policy to advance the Gospel and reflect God’s standard of justice and righteousness
- Educates and advocates for a biblical relationship between Church and State
- Develop and maintain a database of pastor/church contact info from across the state of Texas in conjunction with the CRM coordinator/administrative assistance
- Provides tools for churches to use that educate the congregation on God’s institution of government and why it is biblically important to vote and engage government at all levels
- Provide resources to pastors including policy resources, speakers, and bulletin inserts
- Keeps pastors regularly informed in the work of the mission
Development
- Travel and share with churches the mission and vision of the CAN
- Encourage churches to include Texas Values in their missions’ budget
- Solicit donors who wish to advance the mission of the CAN
- Work toward making the CAN wholly church supported
Events and Promotion
- Plan ahead for major events such as elections, legislative sessions, court cases, or other times when the timeless voice of the church will need to be spread in our culture (include advertising, fundraising in conjunction with other Texas Values staff)
- Schedule events as needed in conjunction with Texas Values event staff
- Coach each team member within the organization on how to represent CAN at events or in personal conversation
- Maintain updated digital and printed materials for the support and marketing of the mission of the CAN in conjunction with the media coordinator
Ambassador Network Objectives
To support the Texas Values mission through partnerships with pastors and churches across the state of Texas. The first objective being encouraging pastors to build intentional relationships with governing leaders with a goal of sharing the Gospel, making disciples, and promoting justice and righteousness in their personal and public lives. The second encouraging pastors to equip their congregation with biblical truths on government and societal issues of the day.
Reporting & Measurables
The Director of the Church Ambassador Network shall be prepared report to the president and vice president on the number of churches and pastors engaged with Texas Values across the state of Texas. And shall report specifically on the involvement of pastors in the civic and legislative process as measured by visits to governing leaders. The Director shall also track the giving of churches to the CAN with a goal of full support from churches.
Schedule & Availability
The Director of the Church Ambassador Network is a full-time position with normal working hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday with occasional travel required at other times for events or outreach.
Interested parties should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Director of Church Ambassador Network”
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.