THC - Development Associate (Program Specialist III) 26-42

THC - Development Associate (Program Specialist III) 26-42(00056234)

Organization

: TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: Gethsemane Lutheran Church1510 N Congress AveAustin78701

Job

: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-timeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the TimeState Job Code : 1572Salary Admin Plan : BGrade : 19

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 4,800.00-5,250.00(Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Exempt

Job Posting

: Feb 13, 2026, 11 : 26 : 04 AM

Closing Date

: Feb 27, 2026, 11 : 59 : 00 PM

Description

• SUBMISSION OF A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND WRITING SAMPLE IS MANDATORY

THE THC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE : The Texas Historical Commission, by statutory authority, has a development office within the THC’s Administrative Division. This development office includes the THC Chief Development Officer, the Development Manager, and the Office Manager / Bookkeeper, all of whom are state employees. Per a Memorandum of Agreement between the THC and the non-profit 501(c)(3) Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC) , the THC Development staff also staffs the nonprofit organization. Therefore, the THC Chief Development Officer serves as the Executive Director of the Friends of the THC, and the Development Manager(s), the Development Associate, and Finance and Office Manager serve in parallel roles for the nonprofit organization as well.

JOB OBJECTIVE : Provide complex fund development and consultative services and technical assistance to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) agency staff, Texas Historical Commission (THC) Commissioners, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission (FTHC) Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will bring experience in development and fundraising (including research and prospect development ), communications and outreach, as well as the skills for program management. The Development Associate is a critical position supporting the Executive Director and Development Managers, and will work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

1. Development & Fundraising

2. Program Development and Support

i.cultivating donor relationships in support of the program, and soliciting annual grants or individual gifts for the program with guidance from the ED / Development Managers;

ii.managing the Preservation Scholars Committee (which includes THC staff and FTHC Board members);

iii.coordinating the annual planning process (Fall through Summer) for the program including organizing all pre-program planning;

iv.updating and managing the applications process through the winter of each year; coordination application review by committee in the spring; and

v.coordinating the internship program through the 10-week period in the summer of each year.

3. Communications and Outreach

4. Board Support

5. Financial Management Support

6.May train others.

7.Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance.

8.Follow all THC safety guidelines / procedures and ethics requirements.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

10.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met) :

PREFER :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, OR LICENSURE :

Must have or obtain a valid Driver’s License and Defensive Driving Course to be able to operate state vehicles.

ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL CONDITIONS : This isan in-office position , housed in a historic state building next to the agency’s headquarters near the State Capitol in Austin and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Applicants must be willing to travel, and some overnight travel is required. The Development Associate attends and sometimes presents at conferences, meetings, and workshops, requiring evening and weekend work hours. Travel typically requires driving, although some air travel is also expected.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE : All CAPPS Recruit job postings extend priority of service to veterans, a survivingspouse,orphanofaveteranwho waskilledwhileonactive duty,spouse ofamemberofthe USArmed Forces / Texas National Guard serving on active duty, or spouse of a veteran with a disability if the spouse is the primary income for the household.

ToreceiveMilitaryEmploymentpreference,acopyoftheDD214,NAForm13038,VASummaryBenefitsLetter,ora DD Form 1300 with an applicable marriage license or birth certificate must be provided before an interview can be extended.

REMARKS(Applicationprocedures,Specialrequirements) : StateofTexasapplicationmustbesubmittedthrough the Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection.Resumes will NOT be accepted in place of a completed application.

PLEASE SUBMIT A RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND A WRITING SAMPLE WITH YOUR APPLICATION IN CAPPS. COVER LETTER SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO :

Anjali Kaul Zutshi

Executive Director, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission

P.O. Box 13497

Austin, TX 78701

TheTexasHistoricalCommissionisanequalopportunityemployeranddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, or disability in recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention,or anyother personnelactionordenyany benefits or participationinprogramsor activities which it sponsors.

Section651.005oftheGovernmentCoderequiresmales,ages18through25,toprovideproofoftheirSelective Service registration or of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

Aspartoftheemploymentprocess,THCwillconductadrivingandcriminalbackgroundcheck.Unsatisfactory information relevant to the position may disqualify the applicant from employment.

Disabilityaccessfortestingandinterviewaccommodationscanbeprovideduponreasonablenoticebycontacting Human Resources at 512-305-6729.

THCparticipatesinE-VerifyandwillprovidetheSocialSecurityAdministrationand,ifnecessary,theDepartmentof Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at :

Veterans : Gotoforassistancetranslatingyourmilitaryworkexperienceandtraining courses into civilian job terms, qualifications / requirements, and skill sets.

ForNewHires / Rehires : Healthinsuranceisavailableonthe1stofthefollowingmonthaftera60-daywaiting period.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

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