Organizational Overview:
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth (TxSDY), located in Austin, TX, is the statewide nonprofit committed to putting an end to youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. We use collective impact and civic engagement strategies to build capacity for communities to advance public policy through advocacy and effective prevention strategies. We are a leader in advancing evidence-based strategies that result in large scale community change that prevent youth from beginning deadly habits. We do this work in partnership with local coalitions, colleges, state agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations with similar goals. TxSDY is a leader in the prevention field, known for our hard work, advocacy, and reliable, quality resources. Our team is passionate about the cause, expected to work hard and operate in a highly collaborative manner that includes effective and ongoing communication.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate for this position is a passionate leader that will tie problems and solutions together with data. The position requires exceptional communication (both written and oral), critical thinking, teaching, and math skills. In this position, the Applied Research and Communications Specialist will support TxSDY’s staff and community partners by providing research and data analysis for the organization’s programs - primarily from secondary sources. Working closely with staff and our partners this role requires a mix of attention to detail, organization, forward thinking, effective communication, and decision making to ensure community and grant needs are being met. The position requires motivation to do work that is consistently of the highest quality and ability to deal calmly and effectively with a wide range of personalities and circumstances.
This position is critical to our prevention work. This role contributes by assessing data, moving it “off the shelf” into compelling information that connects the audience to the heart of our work and drives our strategies forward. The job translates complicated information into usable, simple terms. Essentially, this position engages the public by using storytelling to connect a problem to a solution.
The Applied Research & Communications Specialist works in a team environment, both internally and externally with the public, and manages multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes under tight deadlines. The position also works with funders and adheres to their requirements. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, providing support to others, communicating effectively and often across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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We believe in a community where its members and corporate citizens share accountability for preventing youth substance use. We believe diversity and inclusion are key drivers of creativity and innovation. We welcome candidates who share our beliefs to apply for any role within our organization.
Organizational Overview:
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth (TxSDY), located in Austin, TX, is the statewide nonprofit committed to putting an end to youth alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use. We use collective impact and civic engagement strategies to build capacity for communities to advance public policy through advocacy and effective prevention strategies. We are a leader in advancing evidence-based strategies that result in large scale community change that prevent youth from beginning deadly habits. We do this work in partnership with local coalitions, colleges, state agencies, stakeholders, and other organizations with similar goals. TxSDY is a leader in the prevention field, known for our hard work, advocacy, and reliable, quality resources. Our team is passionate about the cause, expected to work hard and operate in a highly collaborative manner that includes effective and ongoing communication.
Position Overview:
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Health & Retirement benefits offered.
Health & Retirement benefits offered.
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@TxSDY.org. Your cover letter should share how you will inspire others, your direct experience related to the position, and what you will add to our existing team.
Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@TxSDY.org. Your cover letter should share how you will inspire others, your direct experience related to the position, and what you will…