Texas Freedom Network | Texas Rising Director

Department: Texas Rising Employment Type: Full-time Location: Remote TX Supervisory: Yes Union Position: No Pay Grade: Director Pay Class: Exempt Texas Rising Director The Texas Rising Director leads TFN’s flagship youth power-building program, Texas Rising, advancing a statewide strategy that develops young leaders and builds a durable, diverse base aligned with TFN’s three core pillars: * Public Education & Teaching the Truth * Religious Freedom & Countering Christian Nationalism * Fighting for Democracy & Building Civic Engagement This role is responsible for ensuring Texas Rising serves as a primary pipeline for youth leadership, base expansion, and long-term movement infrastructure across Texas—including intentional growth across HBCUs, rural campuses, and historically underrepresented communities. Reports to: Chief Program Officer Primary job responsibilities for this position center on the following (may be modified to include additional duties as assigned): 1. Leadership, Vision, & Strategy ------------------------------------- * Set and drive a clear, multi-year strategic vision for Texas Rising that aligns with TFN’s three pillars and organizational win conditions ----------------------------------------------------------------- * Translate TFN’s strategic plan into a youth-centered power-building strategy * Ensure all Texas Rising programming advances at least one of TFN’s anchor issue areas and/or power building domains * Identify opportunities where youth organizing can shift narrative, policy, and civic participation across Texas 2. Program Design & Power Building * Design and implement integrated organizing programs that engage young people (18–30) in: * Civic engagement and electoral participation * Issue advocacy aligned with TFN’s pillars * Leadership development and long-term movement participation * Build scalable organizing models that connect campus-based work to statewide advocacy campaigns * Ensure programs explicitly address threats to public education, religious freedom, and democracy in Texas * Develop leadership pipelines that move participants from engagement → leadership → advocacy 3. Base Expansion & Diversification * Lead intentional strategies to diversify and expand Texas Rising’s youth base, with a focus on: * HBCUs and Minority-Serving Institutions * Rural campuses and communities * First-generation college students and young people not currently engaged in civic life * Develop tailored organizing approaches that reflect the unique political, cultural, and geographic contexts of the communities listed above * Build sustained campus and community presence including, and beyond, traditional urban strongholds * Establish partnerships with institutions and leaders serving these populations 4. Staff & Team Management ------------------------------ * Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management for direct reports, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities * Build a high-performing team with skills in organizing, leadership development, and issue advocacy * Foster a culture of accountability, learning, and adaptability 5. Metrics, Data, & Impact * Establish and oversee clear metrics that track both program outputs and power-building outcomes * Measure growth in base size, leadership pipeline, and engagement across priority communities (including HBCUs and rural campuses) * Track programmatic impact across TFN’s three pillars * e.g., issue engagement, voter participation, narrative shift * Use data to continuously refine organizing strategy 6. Cross-Organizational Integration * Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure Texas Rising is fully integrated into TFN’s broader strategy * Align with Communications team to amplify youth narratives tied to TFN’s strategic agenda * Partner with Political/Organizing teams on electoral and advocacy strategies * Coordinate with Development team to articulate impact and support fundraising efforts * Ensure organization-wide alignment and understanding of Texas Rising’s strategic role in TFN’s power-building model 7. Coalition & External Leadership * Represent TFN and Texas Rising in key coalition spaces ensuring youth perspectives shape broader movement strategy * Build and maintain relationships with youth leaders, partner organizations, and institutional stakeholders * Position Texas Rising as a leading force in youth civic power-building in Texas * Identify opportunities to influence statewide strategy through youth organizing infrastructure * Elevate youth voices in public forums, media, and policy conversations *********************************** Desired Skills & Qualifications *********************************** -------- Required -------- * 5+ years of experience in organizing, civic engagement, or related fields * Demonstrated experience in youth organizing, preferably in Texas, with understanding of the state’s political and cultural landscape * Proven ability to build and sustain organizing chapters or base-building programs (campus and/or community-based) * Experience designing and implementing civic engagement, advocacy, or electoral programs * Track record of expanding engagement among diverse youth populations, including HBCUs, Minority-Serving Institutions, rural campuses, or other underrepresented communities * Strong team management and leadership skills, including supervision, coaching, and accountability * Ability to translate strategy into clear goals, metrics, and execution plans * Experience working in coalitions and cross-organizational partnerships * Demonstrated ability to work and effectively communicate cross-departmentally within an organization * Strong communication skills, including public speaking and stakeholder engagement * Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth leadership development * Alignment with TFN’s mission and core pillars: public education, religious freedom, and democracy --------- Preferred --------- * Experience leading statewide or multi-site organizing programs * Deep familiarity with Texas youth organizing and movement landscape * Experience building leadership development pipelines for young people * Experience integrating organizing with communications, digital, or narrative strategies * Background in policy advocacy or electoral strategy in Texas TFN Core Values We encourage all applicants to review TFN’s Core Values ( https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oOa8Q1lreTZ43obZqtDWF3ULy_3lC4pErq8nmFSMSmY/edit?usp=sharing ) to ensure organizational alignment and to learn about the principles we use in our work, decisions, and culture to advance our mission. Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience) 100% employer paid medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer contribution, paid vacation, personal, sick, and parental leave. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Texas Freedom Network is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people of color, ethnic minorities, women, and individuals from the LGBTQ+ community to apply.