Texas Gun Sense: Program Manager

LOCATION

TX

SALARY

Depending on experience, starting salary will range from $50,000-$62,000, with a healthcare stipend, paid time off, and retirement benefits. The ideal candidate will reside in Austin or Central Texas with the ability to travel periodically. This position will include a combination of working from home and attending in-person events and meetings. / Yearly

COMPANY

Texas Gun Sense

DEPARTMENT

Other

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

CONTACT

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Nicole Golden, Executive Director, at [email protected].

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a new position that will work closely with the Executive Director and a small team to manage our advocacy and educational efforts. 

 

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Working with partner organizations to develop and pilot a program for collaborating with Texas university groups to engage college students in advocating for gun violence prevention;

  • Building relationships with key partners and stakeholders around the state, including gun owners, medical professionals, and survivors of gun violence;

  • Developing materials, presenting information and managing initiatives to raise awareness of policy solutions to prevent gun tragedies, including promoting powerful storytelling campaigns;

  • Tracking engagement and metrics of programs and initiatives;

  • Working with the team to represent Texas Gun Sense at events and in online communications;

  • Potentially overseeing the onboarding of additional staff, as the budget allows.

 

What we’re looking for:

  • You have 3-5 years of experience in program management, community engagement, and/or advocacy;

  • You have strong written and communication skills and experience with public speaking;

  • You are someone who takes initiative, works independently, and is collaborative;

  • You can represent the organization publicly and build relationships with a range of partners and stakeholders;

  • You have strong judgment, are organized, and can be flexible in a changing environment;

  • You act with sensitivity toward victims and survivors of gun violence and can work with individuals with differing viewpoints and lived experiences;

  • You have a firm commitment to preventing gun violence in all its forms.