Executive Director

Posting Date: October 15, 2026
Application Deadline: November 19, 2026
Email: peopleoperations@movetexas.org
Division: Executive
About Us
Mobilize. Organize. Vote. Empower. MOVE Texas was founded in 2013 by a small group of dedicated students at The University of Texas at San Antonio to increase participation in local elections (MOVE UTSA). Since then MOVE Texas has gone statewide to become one of the most effective voter registration and civic engagement groups for young people in the state. Our vision is to build the political power of young people to transform democracy in Texas and beyond. We are building the next generation of Texas leadership by teaching critical organizing skills to take them from voters to effective, lifelong organizers. Our theory of change is simple: develop new leaders, educate voters and create space for the changes we need to make so that our state can be a place where all Texans can thrive.
Position Description
Our team is seeking an Executive Director to steward our mission and lead MOVE Texas’ long-term growth and impact. In this role, you will partner with the Management Team to cultivate a diverse, resilient, and inclusive workplace that empowers staff and fosters a culture of shared leadership. You will champion fundraising and advocacy initiatives by serving as the primary spokesperson and dedicated donor steward. You will actively represent MOVE across coalition spaces, collaborative strategic planning, and programming to strengthen our community impact. The Executive Director’s leadership is grounded in operational excellence and strategic foresight—ensuring operational and financial health, program development, and compliance strategies are deeply aligned with our movement’s values. By facilitating collaborative governance with our Boards of Directors and directly supporting our Executive, Development, and Finance Operations divisions, you will guide MOVE Texas to meet community needs and transform the future of democracy.
Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Fundraising
People Leadership & Culture Management
Strategic Planning & Capacity Building
Multi-Entity Compliance
Public Relations & Communication
Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Financial Management & Fundraising
Financial Management: Work closely with the Finance Operations Director to develop and oversee the annual budget, ensuring adequate resources for payroll, staff benefits, and operational goals with a commitment to financial sustainability.
Fundraising: Work closely with the Development Director to design and implement innovative fundraising strategies that sustain our work, ensuring we have the resources to meet our goals while maintaining transparent, trust-based relationships with donors and team members.
Strategic Planning & Capacity Building
Strategic Planning: Partner with the Management Team to co-create long-term vision and strategy ensuring organizational goals are rooted in our theory of change and actively work to bridge gaps in our statewide movement infrastructure.
Public Relations & Advocacy: Act as a primary spokesperson for the organization by building authentic, reciprocal relationships with partners, coalitions, and media to amplify our collective power and advocacy goals.
People Leadership & Culture Management
Leadership and Management: Lead an executive team to cultivate a team of emerging leaders that balance executing strategic priorities with developing the professional needs of the team.
Managing Change and Uncertainty: Drive collaborative organizational change by providing clear communication, embodying a growth mindset, and framing uncertainty as an opportunity for innovation.
Culture Management and Collaboration: Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace culture that leverages the diverse strengths of the entire team. Regularly evaluate organizational culture for alignment with the strategic direction, and solicit new initiatives to improve the employee experience.
Labor Relations & Union Collaboration
Labor-Management Relations: Cultivate open, transparent, and respectful communication between Management and the Union.
CBA Compliance: Ensure organizational operations, policies, and practices comply with the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
Multi-Entity Compliance
Fiscal Impact: Oversee comprehensive budgets and ensure full organizational accountability for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) compliance.
Board Relations: Facilitate a collaborative governance model with our Boards. Provide the tools, clarity, and strategic insight required for them to effectively guide our mission and maintain robust compliance.
Risk-Management: Uphold the highest ethical standards for both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities. Ensure all operations are legally sound, transparent, and aligned with our commitment to integrity.
Qualifications
Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Texas upon hire.
At least three years of fundraising and financial management experience, including budget oversight and managing donor relations.
At least three years of senior management experience, preferably in the nonprofit civic engagement or advocacy sector.
At least three years of experience in strategic planning, scaling operations, and program evaluation.
At least three years of people management experience and coaching direct reports.
Ability to effectively lead a remote statewide team and unionized workforce.
A deep understanding of movement spaces, policies relating to civic engagement and the political and social landscape in Texas.
Strong ability to cultivate connections with staff, membership, partner organizations, academic institutions, and community leaders.
Experience working with communities of color and working-class communities, with the ability to thoughtfully navigate issues related to race, identity, and equity.
Deep commitment to MOVE Texas’ mission of building the political power of young Texans.

Employment type
Full-Time Permanent

Work arrangement
No