ROLE: Houston Regional ManagerLOCATION: Presently Remote with Residence in Houston, TX (up to 25% travel)Start Date: January 2025REPORTS TO: Executive Director, DFER TexasAPPLICATION DEADLINE: December 15, 2024ROLE OVERVIEWDemocrats for Education Reform Texas (DFER TX) seeks a Regional Manager dedicated to ensuring that all children thrive in public school, with a particular focus on low-income students, students of color, English learners, and students with disabilities.

In this role, you will bring your passion for equity to provide support to the DFER TX’s state regional advocacy team, interacting with key stakeholders in the Houston Region to build DFER’s connections to the community.

This role is ideal for someone who is a strong relationship builder and is committed to leveraging relationships for key policy and political priorities.

WHO WE AREDemocrats for Education Reform Texas (DFER TX) is a political organization that supports elected Democrats and candidates for office who seek to expand policies and practices that work well for America’s students and confront those that do not.

We are education progressives who prioritize students and families, especially low-income students and students of color who should be better served by our country’s public education system.

DFER partner Education Reform Now Advocacy Texas (ERNA TX) is an advocacy group that advances education reform measures through empowering community leaders to support our legislative and political advocacy work.

ERNA keeps constant pressure on legislators to champion high-quality public education.

DFER partner Education Reform Now Texas (ERN TX) is a nonpartisan think tank that promotes increased resources and innovative reforms in K-16 public education, particularly for students of color and students from low-income families.

WHAT WE DOSupport for Progressive Education Leaders — In an approach that is markedly different from our peers and partners in the field, DFER engages directly with candidates and elected officials to empower them to advocate for education policies that focus foremost on serving students.

Our partner organization, Education Reform Now, does work that involves policy research, analysis and education that helps policy makers at all levels understand complex education issues and make informed decisions.

Informing the Education Debate — Our coalition work reflects the breadth of our policy priorities.

We work collaboratively with organizations and our community networks to create an education system that is held accountable to all kids and families.

Targeted Interventions and Rapid Response — DFER’s reach from the most local district relationships to state and federal policymakers, enables us to respond quickly to the changing landscape and policy trends.

Activities vary significantly from project to project and may include training, policy analysis, public engagement, electoral and issue advocacy, and policy guidance for elected officials and local advocates.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Regional Relationship Building: Develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders  and community partners in the Greater Houston-region.

Interact With Elected Leaders: Build key relationships with state and local elected leaders in the greater Houston region.

Community Outreach/Event Attendance: Attend various community, school and other events to develop key relationships and build the DFER brand throughout the greater Houston-region.

Stakeholder Engagement: Assist in organizing and participating in meetings, workshops, and conferences with policymakers, educators, and other stakeholders.

Present research findings and policy recommendations.

Interact with Educational Leaders: Develop and maintain relationships  with school and educational leaders in order to leverage organizational political and policy goals.

Coalition Partner Interaction: Join and participate in regional and local policy advocacy coalitions.

Legislative and Policy Advocacy: Assist in DFER’s statewide policy and legislative advocacy efforts during legislative sessions Other Duties as Assigned