Director of Community Alliance & Engagement

Alliance For Choice in Education•Greenwood Village, CO

22h•Onsite

About The Position

ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K–12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25+ years, ACE has delivered more than 140,000 scholarships worth over $390 million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 16,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of national funding partners. ACE is actively preparing for the Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program which comes into effect January 2027. Our mission is to advance K–12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice. The Director of Community Alliance & Engagement leads the strategy and execution of outreach initiatives that build awareness, engagement, and trust within key national communities and partner ecosystems. This role bridges marketing and relationship-building, ensuring the organization is visible, relevant, and connected in the markets it serves. You will build relationships with not only the schools we partner with, but the scholars and the communities they serve. In addition, building grassroots efforts with strategic partnership organizations working alongside the Development and Scholarship teams.

Requirements

15+ years in outreach, partnerships, community engagement, or field marketing
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Experience working across diverse communities and audiences
Strategic mindset with a bias toward action and execution
Exceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
Experience coordinating vendors, venues, and event logistics
Comfortable working occasional evenings, weekends and travel as required for events
Ability to lift and move event materials and assist with event setup and breakdown as needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event management technology/platforms preferred
Passion for ACE Scholarships’ mission and commitment to educational opportunity

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and lead national community outreach strategy
Represent at times, partner organizations at community events
Build partnerships externally with schools, organizations, associations, and community leaders nationally
Build partnerships internally with Operations & Development teams to maximize opportunities
Collaborate with Marketing and Development on integrated initiatives
Identify and activate opportunities to expand reach and impact
Lead and scale outreach programs, events, and grassroots engagement efforts
Track and report on outreach effectiveness and impact

Benefits

Medical Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
Dental Insurance (with generous employer contribution)
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
HSA, FSA, Limited FSA, and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free, Employer-paid Short-term, Long-term, and AD&D insurance
401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting
Monthly cellphone stipend
Scholarships for employee's children actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($3,500 per child, up to $10,500 per year)
On-site amenities at Colorado home office
Employer-paid parking (in-office)
Gym, cafe, and building security (in-office)
In-office coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill (in-office)