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].