Risk Management Marketing Consultant (East Texas only)

Why the Texas Association of School Boards

Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.

Today, 500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren. TASB offers high-quality services that help over 1,000 school districts and community colleges operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.

We feel privileged to work alongside talented team members who are passionate about putting people first and empowering local school district leaders. The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.

Our culture is reflected in TASB Together, which guides the way we work and encourages employees to learn, grow, and contribute in alignment with our TASB Mission:

The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public-school advocacy. We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively.

As part of its commitment to employee growth and development, TASB offers competitive pay and rich benefits, including a 2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year, (which means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote and hybrid work options for certain roles, flexible schedules, and more.

Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our commitment to supporting school boards and championing public education across Texas. These roles include work in TASB’s Risk Management Services division, which provides administrative services to the TASB Risk Management Fund – a multi-line self-insurance pool (or “risk pool”) of Texas schools. If you consider your work exceptional and share the values that help TASB support school boards, keep reading!

About You

As the Risk Management Marketing Consultant, you will promote and sell TASB Risk Management Fund (Fund) coverage programs and services to Texas public school districts and other related educational entities. Programs include Property, Automobile, Legal Liability, Cyber, Workers’ Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation. Consultants are responsible for creating and maintaining a detailed history of member engagement activities, as well as maintaining a thorough and accurate contact management database.

This position requires residence in the East Texas Region of Texas in one of the following counties: Anderson, Angelina, Bell, Bosque, Cherokee, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Gregg, Hamilton, Harrison, Henderson, Hill, Lampasas, McLennan, Mills, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Panola, Rusk, San Augustine, Shelby, Van Zandt, Cass, Morris, Franklin, or Marion counties. This position operates in a regionally based home office environment.

Because of the sales/marketing component to the job, considerable time is spent traveling in the assigned geographic territory.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and relevant experience.

A Typical Day

• Promote and sell all Fund programs by clearly articulating the value of Fund membership and pool participation.
• Identify and track new business opportunities.
• Assist and advise members on risk management coverages, bid specifications, and service and support needs.
• Implement marketing plans that support membership retention and growth goals for the territory.
• Present educational sessions on risk management practices at local and statewide conferences.
• Maintain an accurate, detailed, and current contact management database on each district.
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How You’ll Make an Impact

Through your efforts to help district join or renew risk management coverage with the Fund, you will play a part in making Texas public school districts safe, secure, and productive places of learning for students and staff.

Skills or Requirements for Success

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.
• Professional designations such as ARM, CPCU, CSRM or other industry recognized designations desired.
• 3-4 years of insurance and/or school district experience.
• Experience selling Workers' Compensation, Property, Liability, Auto, and Unemployment Compensation risk pool or insurance coverages to public entities.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Working knowledge of Texas public school district finance, budgeting, and procurement procedures is a plus.
• Ability to effectively present risk management information and concepts and articulate Fund coverage and services to varied audiences, including school district administrators and elected school boards.
• Practical critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional ability to independently plan, organize, and execute and effective sales and marketing plan in a home office position in East Texas.
• Ability to travel up to 3 days per week or more with reliable transportation, with occasional overnight travel is a required.

The TASB Difference

• Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
• Join a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schools.
• Thrive in a culture that puts people first, serves member, and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Learn and grow through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more.
• Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
• Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events throughout the year.

Posting Notices

Salary commensurate with experience.

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 satisfactory background check results.