American Conservation Coalition, Inc. Colorado State Director Remote · Full time

Apply for Colorado 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, market-based, and limited-government ideals.

The American Conservation Coalition is building the conservative environmental movement to realize a cleaner, more prosperous world that fosters collaboration in the pursuit of environmental conservation. Our growing team operates with excellence, executing our theory of change across grassroots, grasstops, communications, and administrative functions.

The Colorado State Director role reports to the Vice President of Grassroots and is responsible for leading efforts to expand membership, establish and support branches, organize engaging events, and be a point of contact for ACC’s partners in Colorado.

Every candidate who applies to work at ACC should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to operate with excellence while living out our team values of Ownership, Resolve, Solidarity, Servant Leadership, Honor, and Excellence.

Responsibilities.

• Provide hands-on management and support to the Colorado State Project, spearheading expansion efforts through membership recruitment, branch development, partner engagement, and other opportunities.
• 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 Vice President of Grassroots.
• Attend staff calls, membership calls, and department calls.
• Connect grassroots members with advocacy opportunities at the state level.
• Lead during legislator meetings and represent ACC’s mission to policymakers in the state.
• Engage with and maintain a strong interest in Utah’s key policy priorities, such as Energy Abundance and related state-specific initiatives.
• Organize mobilization days for ACC’s base of engaged volunteers in the state.
• Engage with members on the ACC Membership Portal.

Qualifications.

• 2+ years of experience in grassroots organizing, community outreach, or related fields. Campaign or political interest preferred.
• Colorado-based or willing to relocate. Relocation expenses will not be covered.
• Comfort working in political spaces, including with conservative audiences and organizations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to support branches and participate in events.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Compensation & Benefits.

• Salary: The range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000, commensurate with experience.
• Insurance: Medical insurance options are covered 100%. 99% coverage of dental and vision insurance. Short-term disability and life insurance are also offered at 100% cost coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) offered with employer match.
• PTO: Unlimited, plus 11 paid holidays, multiple flexible work periods throughout the year, and paid parental leave.
• Other Benefits: Tech reimbursement and quarterly wellness stipends.
• Professional Development: Team-wide and individual opportunities available.

In lieu of a cover letter, please submit a brief (250-400 words) reflection on EITHER "Message to Garcia" or Teddy Roosevelt's "Citizenship In A Republic" speech.

Note to Applicants.

At the time of applying, you 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. ACC complies with applicable E-Verify requirements.