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The Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) executive director will implement the strategic vision of the incorporated, non-profit 501(c)(3) education association as defined by the TSPRA Executive Committee. In addition, the executive director will oversee and implement the day-to-day operations of the organization at its Austin-area office and is the lead staff member for the association. An important aspect of the role is to serve as TSPRA’s representative in all matters related to the association at both a state and national level.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the executive director include but are not limited to the following:

• Advocate for the association, its members and for the role of school communications in schools and school districts
• Provide ongoing support and resources to association members
• Maintain and build new strategic relationships with public and private alliances
• Manage and support the organization’s efforts to grow membership
• Manage and support the organization’s efforts to grow sponsorships
• Implement the organization’s bylaws by providing advice and counsel to the executive committee
• Plan, manage and oversee all aspects and details of the the annual TSPRA conference including:
  • Identifying and scheduling high-quality speakers and presenters
  • Securing partnerships with sponsors
  • Negotiating with hotels and other vendors
  • Coordinating with the TSPRA executive committee leadership on conference planning
• Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the association
• Sustain the fiscal integrity of the association through effective planning and oversight of the annual budget
• Manage, update and maintain the TSPRA membership database
• Plan and prepare agendas in collaboration with the president for executive committee meetings
• Work collaboratively with NSPRA and state organizations on special projects and other coordinations that are mutually beneficial
• Oversee and manage the TSPRA website and its social media presence
• Keep the executive committee informed on key issues and operations of the organization
• Hire, supervise, direct and evaluate the TSPRA staff member(s)
• Coordinate awards programs
• Direct the day-to-day operations of the organization

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a related field professional capacity
• Experience in managing staff in a professional capacity

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in working at or managing a professional association
• Certified Association Executive (CAE) credentials preferred
• Experience in school communications, school administration, public relations or communications
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of business operations
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Position Benefits and Details

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Monthly contribution to retirement plan
• Monthly employee health insurance reimbursement (association does not provide health insurance; employee purchases their own health insurance and is reimbursed by the association; fixed amount)
• 210-day work calendar
• (NOTE: The executive director is expected to work from the TSPRA office in the Austin area. Working remotely will be allowed on a limited basis).

Send application materials (letter of interest, resume and at least three letters of reference) to info@tspra.org by no later than Monday, May 9, 2022.