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 North and South Carolina State Director role reports to the Vice President of Grassroots and is responsible for leading efforts to expand membership, establish and support branches, and organize engaging events. This is a full-time, virtual role that can be based anywhere within North Carolina.

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

  • Membership Growth: Spearhead efforts to expand ACC membership across North Carolina (primary) and South Carolina (secondary)
  • Branch Development: Establish new branches and provide ongoing support and coaching to existing branch leaders
  • Event Planning & Support: Develop, organize, and support engaging branch events that strengthen community and advance ACC’s mission
  • Recruitment Efforts: Lead recruitment initiatives both in-person and digitally, with a primary focus on North Carolina campuses and communities
  • Social Media: Monitor and assist branch social media accounts and manage official State Instagram platforms
  • Grassroots Advocacy: Connect members with advocacy opportunities and represent ACC in meetings with legislators and community leaders
  • Administrative: Maintain accurate state membership and branch data, participate in staff and departmental calls, and contribute to organizational excellence

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of grassroots-related experience, community outreach, or related fields
  • Interest in advancing conservative environmental solutions and building a values-driven movement through community and volunteer engagement
  • Ability to recruit, train, and support volunteer branch leaders across campuses and in local Young Professional communities
  • Proficiency in communication and digital organizing tools, including social media platforms, Google Workspace, and basic data management systems (e.g., spreadsheets, CRMs)
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, including occasional evenings and weekends for events

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: The range for this position is $60,000-$70,000, 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

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.

To Apply

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

  • Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, ACC’s mission, and 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 Angela Hight, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [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.

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