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About the Role
Communities In Schools of Central Texas seeks a Public Affairs Coordinator to support governmental relations, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. This role advances public affairs priorities and strengthens partnerships for student success.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and track local, state, and federal legislation.
- Research policy issues and prepare briefing materials.
- Assist with the development of advocacy campaigns and initiatives.
- Maintain legislative and stakeholder databases.
- Support the coordination of meetings with elected officials, policymakers, and community leaders.
- Assist with the preparation of testimony, public comments, and advocacy correspondence.
- Prepare advocacy materials for board members, leadership, and volunteers.
- Cultivate relationships and networks to broaden awareness and deepen the impact of CIS of Central Texas’ programmatic work.
- Develop and nurture relationships with partners and allies.
- Prepare for and attend meetings with stakeholders.
- Support the drafting of talking points and presentations.
- Draft advocacy updates, newsletters, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
- Maintain and support the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) process.
- Identify, track, and communicate with stakeholders.
- Ensure timely communication of organizational priorities, events, and needs.
- Draft personal messages, briefs, and follow-ups with stakeholders.
- Assist with scheduling, calendar coordination, and meeting logistics.
- Work closely with the CEO, COO, and consultants to keep them informed and connected with important stakeholders.
- Support leadership in reviewing organizational policies and procedures impacted by legislative or regulatory changes.
- Ensure organizational policies are aligned with current laws, legislative changes, and needs of school district partners.
- Support advocacy events, trainings, and meetings.
- Maintain a calendar of legislative hearings, governmental meetings, school board meetings, and local government commissions and committees.
- Assist with consultants and volunteer needs for advocacy-related activities.
- Provide in-person support to organizational leaders during meetings and events.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Government, Public Policy, Communications, Education, Social Work, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of two (2) years of governmental relations experience, which could include internships, nonprofit or governmental experience, or political or policy support.
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM), including coordination, follow-up, and task management with the outreach lifecycle of stakeholders.
- Professional written and verbal communications.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of the legislative process and the structure of state and local government.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in nonprofit, education, or social service organizations preferred.
- Experience working directly with elected leaders preferred.
- Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce, EveryAction, HubSpot, or similar systems preferred.
- Knowledge of local area school districts, city and county government, and NGOs preferred.
Skills
- Governmental relations
- Advocacy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Legislative tracking
- Relationship management
- Project coordination
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- In-person
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Minimum of two (2) years of governmental relations experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $48,000/yearly
Benefits
- 4+ weeks of holidays
- 2 weeks of vacation time
- Personal days
- Sick days
- 100% employer-paid employee medical plan available
- Family subsidies
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
About the Company
- Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas.
- Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.
- At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
- We are a nearly $24 million organization serving tens of thousands of students annually across Central Texas.
Equal Opportunity
- Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.