Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC).

Who Is TAC?

TAC provides member-driven services and resources to all 254 Texas counties, including more than 4,600 county officials. In short, we help county government function more efficiently, allowing officials to deliver better value to local taxpayers. TAC employees serve those who serve their community. Learn more about our member services.

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Communications Specialist

Position Overview

The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) is seeking a qualified person for a Communications Specialist position. Candidate must have a minimum of five years’ experience in communications, brand management and social media strategy. Primary responsibilities are working with Communications Department customers to develop various external and internal print and online communications, including writing and editing. This position also works to ensure the usability of TAC’s external and internal websites. All work performed is in accordance with TAC’s brand and style. The position works with department staff and external customers to manage communications projects as assigned.

The Communications Specialist will be expected to:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic and educational backgrounds;
• High degree of professionalism in representing TAC in significant contacts with elected officials and members;
• Proficiency in use of personal computer and Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Adobe Pro;
• Ability to plan and manage multiple communications projects at once to meet tight deadlines;
• Experience in usability and user-centered web design;
• Experience with managing and creating content for Social Media platforms;
• Strategic communications skills;
• Ability to collaborate with designers and other Communications Department members to develop communications products;
• Must function independently with minimal supervision;
• Excellent time management and record keeping required;
• Competency with photographic equipment and photography skills preferred.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a communications-related field, including media, publications, public relations, advertising or journalism, including two years’ experience in internal or employee communications.

Please send cover letter, salary requirement and resume to hr@county.org. No phone calls, please.

Purchasing and Asset Coordinator

Position Overview

The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) is seeking a qualified person for a Purchasing and Asset Coordinator position. Primary responsibilities are assisting Texas Association of Counties (TAC) purchasing services and asset management to meet objectives set by TAC’s executive management team. Position is responsible for assisting with purchasing management’s maintenance of assets including placing orders, coordinating with IT on asset processing, maintaining inventory of hardware and software, and assisting with asset processing for new hires and employee exits.

The Purchasing and Asset Coordinator will be expected to:

1. Responsible for purchasing management, including, but not limited to:

• Maintains/stores relevant documentation of TAC asset purchases.
• Responsible for placing office supply orders and apparel orders and managing corresponding accounts.
• Assists purchasing management with furniture, hardware, and software orders.
• Ensures purchases are delivered on time and coordinates delivery and assembly with requestor.
• Familiar with TAC purchasing policy and adheres to process and procedures. 

2. Responsible for asset management, including, but not limited to:

• Updates hardware and software inventory in asset management system, currently Service Desk Plus (SDP), with newly purchased hardware and furniture.
• Tracks and updates the reassignment of hardware equipment in SDP.
• Coordinates with IT when new devices require configuration and when retired devices need to be prepared for destruction.
• Maintains/stores relevant documentation for TAC assets.

3. Assist with the purchasing and asset management process of new hires and exiting employees.

4. Assist with developing and maintaining purchasing services budget.

5. Coordinate special projects, as required.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience / Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, management information systems or related field.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in corporate-level purchasing, asset management or project management.
• Position requires excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to relate to persons with a variety of cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Position requires a high degree of professionalism and courtesy in representing TAC, both internally and in its contacts with members.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must function independently with minimum supervision and handle multiple simultaneous projects with deadlines.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and exceptional follow-through.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Must be proficient in use of personal computer and Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of SharePoint preferred.
• Ability to use project management tools and applicable software.

Please send cover letter, salary requirement and resume. No phone calls, please.

Please send cover letter, salary requirement and resume to Human Resources. No phone calls, please. Applicant Federal Postings.​​​​​​