Investor Education and Communications Coordinator choice

Sep 15, 2026

Texas State Securities Board

JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Texas State Securities Board is seeking an experienced communications and outreach professional to serve as its Investor Education and Communications Coordinator
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Reporting directly to the Securities Commissioner, this position leads the Agency's statewide investor education program and supports its mission to protect Texas investors through public education, financial literacy initiatives, strategic outreach, and effective public communications.

The coordinator develops and delivers investor education programs throughout Texas, creates educational and public-facing content, manages the Agency's social media presence, coordinates press releases and other external communications, and builds partnerships with government agencies, community organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be an effective writer and public speaker who can translate complex investment, financial, and regulatory topics into clear, accurate, and engaging information for diverse audiences. The position requires substantial interaction with the public and Agency leadership, government officials, community organizations, industry participants, media representatives, and other external stakeholders and involves regular travel, approximately 30%-40%, throughout Texas, including occasional overnight travel.

Some evening and weekend work may be required to support conferences, community events, presentations, and other outreach activities.

Office location choice of Austin, Dallas, or Houston (please specify choice on the application.) The coordinator will be supervised from the Austin office and report directly to the Securities Commissioner. Chosen applicant must reside in Texas.

** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Develop, implement, and manage the Board's statewide investor education program and financial literacy initiatives.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities supporting investor education initiatives; prepare and coordinate grant applications; and administer, track, and report on grant funded investor education activities in accordance with the applicable grant requirements and Agency procedures.
• Develop an annual outreach strategy and maintain a statewide calendar of investor education events, presentations, campaigns, and partnership opportunities.
• Plan and deliver in-person and virtual presentations to community organizations, schools, businesses, senior groups, veterans, professional organizations, and other audiences throughout Texas.
• Develop investor education and public communications materials, including investor guides, brochures, presentations, investor alerts, website content, newsletters, educational campaigns, and social media content.
• Manage and develop content for the Agency's social media platforms and identify opportunities to expand the Agency’s digital outreach.
• Draft and assist with drafting press releases, public statements, investor alerts, and other external communications.
• Coordinate the Agency’s internal review and approval process for public communications by circulating drafts, incorporating revisions, and obtaining appropriate approval.
• Distribute approved press releases and public communications through Gov Delivery, the Agency's website, social media platforms, and other approved channels.
• Coordinate responses to media inquiries and assist Agency leadership with media relations, interviews, public statements, and other external communications as directed.
• Work with Enforcement, Registration, Inspections and Compliance, and other Agency staff to identify emerging investor protection issues and develop timely…