Policy & Legal Communications Coordinator

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

As TASBeans (our internal name for employees), we feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

As a Communications Coordinator, you will support Legal Services, Policy Service, and Community College Services (P&L) by providing technical, administrative, and communications operations support for P&L. You will play a primary role in publishing, maintaining, and coordinating online communications for P&L. and assist in the planning and execution of various events (in person and online). You will work closely with attorneys, policy consultants, and other TASB staff. This position is a designated onsite role requiring the selected candidate to work at our TASB headquarters M-F, 8am-5pm. 

A Typical Day 

• Work with content authors for three departments to create, maintain, and update online resources.
• Review and edit handouts, articles, marketing materials, correspondence, and training materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and conformity with TASB, Legal Services, and generally accepted legal rules of style.
• Format and finalize the TASB School Law Update Newsletter, the Community College Newsletter, Legal Assistance Fund Annual Report and publish online.
• Prepare minutes for quarterly board meetings.
• Work with team members to plan and provide support for major training events held across the state.
• If you’re still reading, we’d love to meet you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Web Publishing: Post and update online materials, perform general online content maintenance, and publish and maintain materials for events. 
• Editorial Support: Review public-facing publications and communications for citation, style, and general quality control.
• Marketing: Provide administrative support for the development of marketing materials and for marketing products and events.
• Event Support: Assist with session submissions, coordination with event planners and registrars, and communication coordination and planning for annual events. 
• Publications and Presentations: Finalize print materials before posting online, including papers, books, and newsletters. Assist with PowerPoint development, review, and archiving. 
• Newsletter memberships and subscriptions: Work with and maintain list of subscribers for newsletter distribution.
• BoardBook and Meeting Records: Assist with meetings of LAF and CSA by creating agendas and keeping minutes.
• Participate in professional development activities to develop knowledge in areas of web publishing, editorial support, and other areas needed to perform essential duties.

Skills for Success

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of office administration, administrative support, and/or legal assistant. 
• Experience in one of these fields may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. 
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 
• Experience with web publishing software (kontent.ai), and database management. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of office practices; administrative and technical procedures. 
• Ability to manage projects, meet critical deadlines, and work with development teams. 
• Strong technology skills in the area of website management and use of content management software. 
• Exceptional oral/written communication skills. 
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with word processing, Web publishing, database management systems, and presentation software. 
• Excellent customer service and administrative skills. 
• Ability to handle multi-line phone calls in busy environment. 
• Typing skills: 45 wpm with at least 90% accuracy. 
• ability to manage changing priorities, pay close attention to detail, and produce an accurate work product under minimal supervision with multiple distractions. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships, be detail-oriented, and produce an accurate work product under minimal supervision with multiple distractions. 
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback. 
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel).

The TASB Difference 

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.  
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.   
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status. 
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check. 

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