Overview

ATPE’s state office is located in Austin, Texas. We employ a paid staff to deliver members a wide range of support services, including professional liability insurance and employment rights protection, staff attorney services; lobbying in both Austin and Washington, D.C.; informative publications; professional learning opportunities; and exclusive discounts. All Texas public school employees are invited to join ATPE. 

ATPE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace. We embrace five core values: Service, Teamwork, Communication, Professionalism and Excellence.

ATPE provides the following generous benefits for its employees: 

• Employer-paid Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, LTD, Life and AD&D
• Telehealth benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off package
• Seven paid holidays plus 10 paid winter holidays
• 401(k) with up to an 8% match
• Section 125 (Cafeteria plan) with Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Telecommuting and flexible schedules available
• Casual attire Monday–Friday

Current Opportunities

Grassroots Advocacy Specialist

The Association of Texas Professional Educators, Texas' largest professional association for public school employees, seeks a goal-driven, service-oriented, dynamic professional for our Grassroots Advocacy Specialist in the Central Texas area.

The Grassroots Advocacy Specialist responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serving as point person and primary contact person within the Governmental Relations department regarding member-focused initiatives to increase grassroots advocacy. Such initiatives will include outreach, recruitment, and training on ATPE advocacy initiatives.
• Developing and implementing awareness, fundraising, and donor recognition initiatives for a political action committee and serving as the staff liaison for the political action committee.
• Assisting with execution of the department’s strategic plan, including through participation in ATPE events.
• Assisting in the implementation of department projects and administrative activities, including but not limited to supporting related ATPE committees, bill tracking, and data entry.

The Grassroots Advocacy Specialist may also assist with Governmental Relations-related member communications.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and fundraising experience, as well as computer competency and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The ideal candidate should be experienced in developing and implementing targeted communication initiatives. Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of public education issues and basic familiarity with ethics laws and rules pertaining to PACs are highly preferred. Knowledge of legislative processes and experience with legislative tracking services such as Telicon is preferred. One year of project management experience is preferred. Bilingual preferred. The Grassroots Advocacy Specialist position will be based within the Central Texas area.

Our association offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefit package and a pleasant work environment. To apply, submit a cover letter with resume & salary requirements to hr@atpe.org. EOE