Part-Time Field Service Representative (South TX)

Why Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)

We come from humble beginnings — picture a one-person organization created in 1949 to advocate for excellence in public education on behalf of Texas school board members. Flash forward to today, and we have over 500 employees working together to provide 1,024 school districts with purposeful resources so they can focus on what matters most — excellent and equitable education for all 5.4 million Texas students. 

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team-members who are passionate about education and enjoy learning from new and different perspectives.  We believe what makes our organization highly successful is the rich diversity our employees collectively bring to TASB with different backgrounds, skillsets, cultures and ethnicities, gender identities, interests, abilities, and work styles. And our passion for education and learning doesn’t end there. Our culture has always encouraged employees to grow and become their best selves both professionally and personally through a variety of innovative and collaborative development opportunities. You’re likely beginning to see why we’ve been regularly named by Austin Business Journal as a Top Ten Best Places to Work! 

TASB offers competitive pay, rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote work options, flexible schedules, and more. 

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and the educational impact being made in communities across Texas. If you consider your work exceptional and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!

About You

Our Field Service Representatives promote member participation in all TASB programs and services within their assigned territory by marketing those programs. Representatives assist in the conduct of Executive Search Services projects and establish a relationship of goodwill and trust between members and TASB. This is a part-time position, requiring selected candidate to live in the region of South Texas and ability to travel.   

A Typical Day 

• Attend and participate in appropriate educational conferences such as TASA Study Groups, ESC Regional Advisory Committees, TASB/TASA Convention, Mid-Winter Conference, area school board associations’ meetings and the various ESC Superintendent Conferences/retreats when appropriate. 
• Develop and maintain the requisite knowledge of educational issues and specifically, TASB’s programs and services through formal training and regular contact with the various program areas. 
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with the Regional School Board Associations and their primary contacts located within their assigned territory. 
• If you’re still reading, we’d love to meet you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Promote trust and goodwill between TASB, its member districts and community colleges, and the Educational Service Centers across the state. 
• Serve as the primary contact between members and TASB by gathering and reporting relevant information in a timely manner. This includes reporting any member concerns or problems and the monitoring of the problem until its conclusion. 
• Enthusiastically market district community college membership and participation in all TASB programs and services. 
• Provide assistance at TASB regional meetings and workshops as well as individual program areas when requested. 
• Preparation and timely submission of a Weekly Activity Report that summarizes the previous week’s contracts with representatives of the Rep.’s assigned territory. 
• Efficient management of the allocated travel budget. Travel should be carefully planned to provide maximum production from the available funds and to ensure funds are available for travel throughout the entire fiscal year. 
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Director of Executive Search and Field Services. 

Skills For Success

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited university. 
• Principal and Superintendent’s Texas certification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Superintendent of a Texas public school district or former Texas public school board member required. 
• Solid experience in school finance and budget management is considered a strong asset. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• A thorough understanding of the workings of the Texas Public Education System is critical. 
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to effectively deal with the public, member districts, and their personnel, and TASB employees. 
• Ability to act independently with little or on supervision. 
• Ability to organize time and logistics of territory management. 
• Ability to efficiently manage travel and mileage budgets. 
• Willingness to promote TASB and its products and services to Texas school districts.
• Ability to type 30 words per minute. 
• Knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and skilled in data entry. 
• Ability to travel within the State of Texas, but primarily within the South Texas region, with occasional overnight and weekend travel. 

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Be part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schoolchildren. 
• Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
• Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development; diversity, equity, and inclusion panels; wellness seminars; and more. 
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events and tokens of appreciation throughout the year. 

Posting Notices

• The health and safety of our employees and members, is our top priority.  
• The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.