Alumni & Young Professional Program Director

About the American Conservation Coalition:

The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, pro-innovation, and limited-government principles. ACC was founded in 2017 by a group of young conservatives who wanted to fill the ideological gap in the environmental movement that was preventing effective, durable action.

We believe economic and environmental success go hand-in-hand and that everyone should feel empowered to take a seat at the table in discussions concerning conservation, clean energy, sportsmen’s rights, agriculture, climate, and more. ACC empowers young people who are tired of partisan inaction and equips them to build a better, more effective environmental movement for all Americans.

About the Role:

The Alumni & Young Professional Program Director will report to the VP of Grassroots and lead ACC’s new Alumni & Young Professional Network Program, overseeing its development, implementation, and growth. This role involves building and maintaining a sizable network of young professionals and alumni, facilitating programming that advances their careers, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement with ACC’s mission.

The Program Director may work from ACC’s office in Washington, DC, or virtually from anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities:

• Program Development & Management
  • Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow the Alumni & Young Professional Network Program.
  • Oversee programming, including career-driven events, professional development resources, and digital networking opportunities.
  • Oversee the ACC Young Professional Hub Leader program, working directly with Hub Leaders on events, onboarding, training, payroll, and ongoing support.
  • Manage partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to provide career and professional opportunities for members.
  • Develop and implement a Young Professional Fellowship Program that offers members professional development and industry experience.
• Alumni & Member Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with ACC alumni and young professionals, ensuring long-term engagement with ACC’s mission.
  • Launch and maintain digital networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn or Facebook groups) to foster community and communication among network members.
  • Create and distribute newsletters featuring alumni accomplishments, career moves, and program updates.
• Event Planning & Execution
  • Plan and execute events, including professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and exclusive young professional gatherings.
  • Collaborate with ACC’s marketing and communications team to promote events and increase participation.
• Membership Model & Revenue Generation
  • Develop and implement a paid membership model to create a sustainable revenue source for the program.
  • Identify and implement value-added benefits to attract and retain paying members.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in program management, alumni relations, professional development, grassroots organizing, or a related field.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Proven ability to build and engage a professional network, community, or membership-based program.
• Strong event planning and execution skills, including virtual and in-person programming.
• Proficiency with digital networking tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook groups) and event management platforms.
• Familiarity and alignment with the issues and mission of ACC.
• Comfort working in political spaces, including with conservative audiences and organizations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000.

To Apply

To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

• Cover letter including:
  • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to ACC’s mission and how you came to those beliefs
  • Salary requirements
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: https://talentmarket.tfaforms.net/f/dreamjob

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: bailey@talentmarket.org

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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