Texas Gun Sense (TGS) seeks a motivated Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator to manage and support core engagement programs that drive our mission forward. This part-time position will work approximately 25 hours per week, report to the Advocacy Director and will work closely with staff, partners, and volunteers to advance our mission, grow our reach, and expand our coalition. Our anticipated start date is November/December 2026. This will potentially become a full-time position early 2027.

About Texas Gun Sense: Founded in the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting, the mission of Texas Gun Sense is to prevent gun violence and other gun tragedies in Texas through education, partnerships, and policy change. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we bring coalition partners together, shape narratives around gun safety, and advocate for common-sense gun policies that save lives.

About Texas Gun Sense Action Fund: Texas Gun Sense Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) organization that advocates to prevent gun violence through legislative and grassroots advocacy, public awareness and educational programs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Management & Coordination 

• • Lead coordination of TGS Rising Leaders (youth leadership and advocacy)
  • Support the implementation of program goals, activities, and timelines.
  • Manage outreach, communications, and tracking for program participants.
    Maintain organized program records, contact lists, and engagement data.
    Provide ongoing support and communication to program participants and volunteers.
• Communication & Outreach
  • Develop and support communications and outreach materials, including social media content, email communications, newsletters, flyers, presentations, and other public-facing materials.
  • Create clear, engaging, accessible, and mission-aligned content for a variety of audiences.
  • Support outreach campaigns to engage volunteers, program participants, healthcare providers, community partners, and other key stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key partners and other strategic partners through direct outreach, follow-up, and ongoing engagement.
  • Support the tracking and follow-up outreach and communications activities.
• Advocacy & Events Support
  • Represent TGS at select community events, meetings, and advocacy opportunities.
  • Support TGS advocacy efforts during the Texas Legislative Session, including mobilizing supporters, coordinating volunteers, and assisting with outreach and engagement activities.
  • Support the TGS team with the Texas Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence
  • Plan and coordinate virtual and in-person events related to assigned programs, with support from the TGS team, including webinars, community forums, stakeholder meetings, and Advocacy Day.
  • Lead planning and logistics for the annual TGS Rising Leaders Youth Summit, with support from the TGS team.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in program coordination, community outreach, communications, or advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, particularly the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• Experience creating digital, written, or visual communications content; proficiency with Canva or similar design tools preferred.
• Experience with social media, email communications, newsletters, or other digital communications platforms preferred.
  Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams.
• Commitment to gun violence prevention, public health, and equity-driven engagement work.

Compensation:

This salary for this position is $30,000 per year with paid time off and sick leave.

This position is available to candidates who reside in Austin or the surrounding area.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, writing or communications sample, and three professional references to Lyssette Galvan at lyssette@txgunsense.org by Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at noon.

Your communications sample may include social media content, a newsletter, email campaign, public-facing material, graphic or Canva project, or another relevant product that demonstrates your ability to communicate clearly and engage an audience.

Individuals from marginalized communities and/or who have personal experience with gun violence are encouraged to apply. Not sure you meet all the requirements? We strongly encourage you to apply anyway, whether you are returning to the workforce or have a non-traditional skill set.