North Carolina State Director

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.

As North Carolina State Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing ACC’s mission by providing on-the-ground support to state-based campaigns and branches. You will lead efforts to expand membership, establish and support branches, and organize engaging events.

The North Carolina State Director reports to the Vice President of Grassroots and can work virtually from anywhere within North Carolina.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead membership growth in North Carolina.
• Establish new branches and support existing branches.
• Develop and organize branch events.
• Organize recruitment efforts on the ground and on social media.
• Monitor and support branch social media.
• Provide feedback and ideas from members to the Eastern Regional Director.
• Attend staff calls, membership calls, and department calls.
• Connect grassroots members with advocacy opportunities.
• Lead during legislator meetings.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in grassroots organizing, community outreach, or related fields.
  • Internship experience will also be considered.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time to support branches and participate in events in the state.
• Alignment with, and passion for, ACC’s mission
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Due to the requirements of this role, we are unable to consider full-time students at this time.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Applicants must reside in North Carolina or be willing to relocate there. Relocation expenses will not be covered.
• When not traveling around the state, this job can be performed remotely from home.
• In addition to up to 40% state-based travel, occasional travel for team retreats and other events will be required.

Compensation and Benefits:

ACC offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and unlimited paid time off. ACC covers 70% of the medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and coverage is available after 30 days of employment. The salary range for this role is $50,000-$60,000 per year based on experience. Performance-based bonuses are available.

ACC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages people from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position and American Conservation Coalition’s mission, your interest in free-market environmental principles, as well as your salary requirements
• Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Bailey Drouant, Outreach Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [email protected]

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.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.