Director of Community Alliance & Engagement

Description

Position: Director of Community Alliance & Engagement

About ACE Scholarships 

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. For more information visit the ACE website at www.acescholarships.org. 

Our Mission 

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. 

Our Values: 

ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE’s founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support. 

Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback. 

Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards that come with creativity to the certainty that attends stagnation. 

Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful. 

Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt. 

Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences, and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others. 

Our Founding Principles: 

• Free enterprise and democracy work 

• Parents know the best education environment for their kids 

• Private schools offer great value and have open seats 

• All people are created equal and deserve an equal chance to pursue the American Dream 

Position Overview:

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• 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

Location and Reporting

• Position will be based in the South Denver area (Denver Tech Center/Inverness area)
• Reports to Chief Marketing Officer
• Direct Report: 1 - Community Alliance & Engagement Lead

FLSA Status: Exempt
 

Travel: 10%-15% nationwide 

Compensation
$110,000.00 to $120,000.00 salary based on experience and alignment with internal pay bands, plus eligible for performance based bonuses based on individual and organizational performance. 

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for ACE's comprehensive benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: 

• 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)