POSITION – DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Public Citizen’s Texas office
Public Citizen seeks a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Deputy Director for our Texas
Office. The Deputy Director works with the Texas team and allied organizations to help lead and
grow our work in the state and region, and represent the organization to the media, elected officials
and allies. Based in Public Citizen’s Austin Texas office the Deputy Director works with the Director and
the Texas Team to develop various grassroots, media and research projects, and identify new areas of
opportunity for campaigns and priorities. The Deputy Director works with the Director to recruit and train
staff as well as working closely on fundraising strategies and financial management
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Primarily responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of a fast-paced, highly flexible
advocacy, legislative, field, media and research operation.
2. Ensure effective communication, time management and task prioritization between the multifaceted
elements of various campaigns, maximize the complementary skills of a team of 5 -10 personnel and
volunteers in close cooperation with allies and coalitions.
3. Serve as supervisor of staff and as liaison to other Public Citizen divisions and Public Citizen’s
President’s office when the Director is unavailable.
4. Recruit, hire, train and be involved with all personnel matters, including creating professional
development plans; increasing staff skills and leadership capacity; conducting evaluations; and
making decisions about probations, promotions and grievances, in consultation with the Director.
5. Work with the Director to shape policy priorities and support the Director – both as a management
partner keeping an eye on the horizon and as a sounding board.
6. Work with the Director to develop an annual budget for the group and to oversee finances and legal
issues relating to foundation grants, lobbying reporting and more.
7. Develop strategies with the Director to expand Texas’ field operation to build grassroots and
grasstops action to achieve our goals, including electronic outreach programs.
8. Work with the Director and other staff to ensure professional, accurate and timely publication of key
analyses, reports, fact sheets, testimony, and other important documents and dissemination of
information, including overseeing efforts to keep website up-to-date and interesting.
9. Work with the Communications team and the Director to develop multifaceted communications
strategies to further campaigns, including traditional print and broadcast media, New Media and
website.
10. Work closely with the Director to conduct our fundraising program, which includes foundation
outreach, grant writing and reporting; electronic solicitations; high donor outreach; organization of
fundraising events; and a paid speakers’ bureau.
11. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience may be substituted. Degree or training in
management a plus.
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Work Experience: Position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in advocacy, campaigns,
legislative work or communications dealing with legislative or issue campaigns. Also must have a
minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Experience in foundation and other fundraising a
plus.
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Knowledge: Familiarity with the following: the legislative process, grassroots organizing and
media; the U.S. nongovernmental organization and energy sectors; Congress and legislature;
fundraising and team management, traditional and new media.
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Skills: Excellent political judgment and organizing skills regarding time management,
prioritization, project tracking and follow-through. Ability to effectively lead, manage and
support people under often changing and sometimes stressful campaign conditions. Proven
experience in developing and executing multifaceted campaigns. Excellent interpersonal, writing
and verbal skills are required. Editing skills a plus. Spanish speaking preferred
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Capabilities: High energy and enthusiasm. Ability to work well with a wide range of people.
Excellent attention to detail. Works well under pressure and maintains calm in stressful situations.
Can handle multiple tasks at once and adapt to changing situations. Must be able to travel
overnight.
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Conditions: Strong interest in and commitment to the public interest and promotion of the goals
of Public Citizen's Texas Office. Minimum three-year commitment.
Salary and Benefits: Competitive non-profit salary commensurate with experience. Good medical and
dental coverage. Three weeks paid vacation for new employees.
To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to Tom Smith at smitty@citizen.org.
Please no phone calls.
Public Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, LGBT candidates are
encouraged to apply. Visit our website at www.citizen.org.