It’s Time Texas is growing, and we need smart, passionate, purpose-driven people to join our team. Here’s our truth: we’re ambitious, we’re different, we’re going all in on building a culture of health in Texas. To do this, we are organizing a social movement around the core value that Texas is best when Texans are healthy. By working with partners and supporters throughout the state, we are changing behaviors, practices, and policies to make healthy living central to what it means to be a Texan. Sound good so far?
Our work is critically important, but it’s not easy. We work hard and we help each other. We offer a stimulating work environment where talented people who are committed to transforming health in Texas thrive. As part of our team, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow your skill set, while making a real contribution to a rapidly growing organization and awesome team.
Who We Need:
It’s Time Texas is looking for an individual to support the engagement and expansion of It’s Time Texas programs and initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley. The position requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a person that is an activator and connector. Existing connections in local communities across the region and/or experience working in public policy is preferred. This role will help build support, momentum, and adoption of policies and initiatives that will improve the health landscape in the RGV. This position will require a person who is eager and motivated to work with our team, community stakeholders, partners, funders, and the business community to position It’s Time Texas as a recognized innovator and leader in the region.
This role will cultivate existing and new collaborative partnerships, and assist with outreach efforts. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and is ready to provide a hands-on approach to creating healthier communities. The right person for this job is mature, comfortable and credible in working with high-level executives and leaders. They will have excellent relationship building and leadership skills, flexibility, and be able to adapt to change easily. Under the supervision of the Community Programs Director and with direction from It’s Time Texas leadership, this role will assist with strategic direction of engagement and funding, attend and hold leadership positions at coalition meetings and events, provide regional support for It’s Time Texas outreach, programs and initiatives, and other related tasks. Our RGV regional office is located in Weslaco, Texas and travel is expected across the four county RGV region (this position is outward facing and 60% of the role will be traveling across the RGV region).
Who You Are:
- Mission focused and results driven. You’re committed to supporting the mission of It’s Time Texas and don’t shy away from challenges as you work toward positive results.
- A relationship builder. You’re a natural at building relationships and comfortable interacting with diverse audiences and identifying and advancing opportunities that create new partnerships and funding streams.
- A leader. You have vision and you know how to bring out the best in other people. People look to you for guidance and motivation, trusting that you bring good ideas and emotional intelligence to any situation.
- Collaborator. You enjoy working cooperatively with others to achieve shared objectives. You know how to effectively represent your own interests while being fair to others and their priorities. You have proven success in building trust and gaining support of others.
What You’ll Bring:
- 2 years’ work experience in relationship-building required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Knowledge of and/or experience working with target region preferred
- Experience in fundraising/investor relations and/or public policy preferred
- Comfortable holding meetings and delivering presentations/trainings for a variety of audiences including C-level executives
- Demonstrated initiative, time management, project management, organizational and customer service skills
- Comfortable utilizing technology to participate in meetings and collaborate with other staff members remotely
- Dependable, resourceful, and able to work independently
Interested candidates please send resume and cover letter to gloria@itstimetexas.org.
It’s Time Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package, including company contribution to medical benefits. We have a modern, comfortable office in central Austin. We offer five weeks of annual PTO. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at itstimetexas.org/employment
