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Texas Director of Implementation Job Description
The Texas Director of Implementation will lead AFC implementation efforts in Texas through the first year of program operation (the 2026-27 school year) and beyond. The position will be a part of the government affairs team and report to AFC’s Texas State Director with support from AFC’s National Implementation Team.
Responsibilities:
Work with Texas State Director to monitor policy and legislative changes and their potential impacts on implementation for schools, parents, and students
Serve as liaison to the Texas Comptroller’s office and all Certified Education Assistance Organizations (CEAOs) to help facilitate the implementation of the Texas ESA
Work with AFC’s National Director of Implementation Marketing to monitor and provide input for awareness campaigns
With support from AFC’s Director of Family Engagement, work to formulate strategies to educate and engage families including:
Visiting community and neighborhood centers throughout the state
Presenting to area churches and community groups upon request
Managing parent database and coordinating follow up and interactions with
other AFC parent support staff
Serve as advocate and educator on the program for interested families
Establish strong partnerships with community organizations and churches
throughout the state, and host events with such partners
Creating monthly calendars of events and fairs
Assist AFC communications staff with earned-media opportunities and securing
parents and schools for such opportunities
Undertake and organize non-public school outreach
Make calls and visits to non-public schools providing program assistance
Conduct trainings/webinars for participating and prospective nonpublic schools
Communicate with the Department of Education on program
implementation, including on issues surrounding accountability and school
capacity
Other duties as needed
Qualifications:
We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter who believes in our mission of providing ALL students with a high-quality education and believe that parents should be empowered to make educational choices for their children. Other qualifications include:
Experience working with parents, community leaders, and schools and/or grassroots organizing is strongly preferred
Experience with overseeing large-scale projects and budgets
Bachelor’s Degree required
Background in policy, education, or related field required
Experiences within or working closely with state agencies on program
implementation a plus
Marketing and communications experience preferred
Management experience a plus
Knowledge of the Texas Scholarship Program a plus
At least 3 years of work experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and with others
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google shared drives and other
software
In-state travel is required
About Us:
The American Federation for Children (AFC) pursues a bold mission to empower families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children. We are the largest national advocacy organization in the nation – a 501(c)(4) – promoting educational choice. We are affiliated with several political committees, and we also work closely with our educational partner, the American Federation for Children Growth Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization. Our dynamic team has achieved remarkable results, particularly in the last few years, passing laws that now allocate $50 billion each year in public scholarship funds for children in more than half the states in the nation.
Location: Texas Employment type: Full time
We provide a competitive salary and bonus potential plus a benefits package that includes a 401K plan with 5% match, vacation time plus office closures for the weeks of Christmas and the 4th of July, comprehensive health and dental plans, and annual reimbursement for wellness expenses.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Texas State Director, Nathan Cunneen, at [email protected].