Public Private Strategies 

Business Civic Engagement Manager or Director (Houston,Texas)


Public Private Strategies (PPS) seeks a Business Engagement Manager to support our civic engagement efforts in Houston & Texas. This role is responsible for working to identify, vet, and build relationships with business owners and leaders (primarily in Houston, Texas), support in person and virtual events that feature and/or highlight business owners and leaders, communications, and marketing projects for over half a dozen dynamic brands at the forefront of the national conversation on issues related to business and policy.


This is an outstanding opportunity to join a national team with decades of experience and relationships in Texas as well as the White House, the executive branch, Congress, state legislatures, Fortune 100 companies, and leaders in the business community across America.

PPS creates opportunities where the public and private sectors meet. We bring together diverse allies including foundations, associations, corporations, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to solve pressing societal challenges. By harnessing the power of the private sector, we build coalitions, activate campaigns, and create strategic partnerships to drive desired policy and market outcomes. Find out more and connect with us at www.publicprivatestrategies.com. 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project management: Develop, execute and maintain high level project plan 
  • Organizing, Coalition, and Engagement: Work with the senior leadership team to identify, vet, and build relationships with business owners and leaders in Houston and all over Texas on a wide range of important policy issues.
  • Event Management: Plan, organize and execute virtual and in-person events in Texas. This includes drafting event templates such as run of shows, invite emails, and slide decks. Scheduling events and coordinating logistics. Managing the backend operations for virtual events. Collaborating with team members to complete project-related tasks. 
  • Writing: This includes support on content writing, editing and proofreading. We are looking for an exceptional writer and editor who can prepare materials under tight time constraints.
  • Communications and Data Management: Conduct list building and data sourcing in association with event management. Support communications team with event promotion. 
  • Fundraising: Spearhead efforts to engage donors, partners and supporters. Manage fundraising outreach, cultivate relationships, and achieve fundraising goals.


Desired Experience:

  • Knowledge of the Texas business landscape with special emphasis on Houston
  • Experience executing and managing startup initiatives
  • 2-3 years in event and project management
  • Passion about business and civic-related issues is a plus
  • Demonstrated familiarity and comfort in using Google Suite, Microsoft Office suite, Zoom, Outlook, Excel, and other forms of customary office equipment or software
  • Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask a variety of projects across issue areas
  • Experience or background in public relations, political science, communications, journalism, or public opinion research is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated proficiency in creating and editing news, marketing copy, blog posts or other written forms of communication for a wide audience
  • Excellent interpersonal and soft skills to interact with a wide variety of professionals
  • Strong writing and problem-solving skills
  • Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask a variety of projects across issue areas


How to Apply:

For consideration, e-mail one single PDF including a cover letter, resumé, and a writing sample to: operations@publicprivatestrategies.com with the subject line: Business Engagement Manager The deadline for application is rolling.


EEO Statement

Acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of Public Private Strategies. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.