Manager, Partnerships and Programs

President & CEO at Animal Agriculture Alliance

Company Description

The Animal Agriculture Alliance is dedicated to safeguarding the future of animal agriculture and its value to society by bridging the gap between farmers and food communities. It works to connect key industry stakeholders, providing them with resources to address emerging issues and promote informed consumer choice regarding modern animal agriculture practices. The organization also defends against misinformation that threatens the nation’s food security.

With a small yet highly committed team, the Alliance champions its mission to protect, educate, and connect every day.

Role Description

The manager, partnerships and programs is responsible for development and execution of the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s membership and sponsorship recruitment strategy, as well as planning and execution of key Alliance programs. This role is also responsible for supporting some operational functions of the organization. This position is integral to achieving the Alliance’s goals and requires strategic thinking, excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills, and careful attention to detail.

Preference will be given to candidates in the DC/MD/VA area who can visit the Alliance office in Arlington, VA weekly, but fully remote candidates will be considered.

Development

• Collaborate with the president and CEO to create and execute annual strategies to drive membership and sponsorship growth, including developing marketing materials to share the Alliance’s value and strategies to engage with individual donors.
• Oversee onboarding of new members and sponsors, cultivating lasting partnerships.
• Develop and distribute external stakeholder communications including but not limited to the monthly Alliance Link newsletter and the Annual Report.
• Represent the Alliance at various animal agriculture community events, including through trade show booths, speaking engagements, and media interviews.

Program Management

• With strategic oversight and support from other members of the team, lead planning and execution of College Aggies Online, an annual scholarship competition aimed at developing future advocates for agriculture.
• With strategic oversight and support from other members of the team, lead planning and execution of Animal Ag Allies, a communications training program for farmers and ranchers, veterinarians, and industry professionals.
• Support planning of the annual Stakeholders Summit, including sponsor recruitment and venue coordination.

Operational Support

• Facilitate the Alliance’s participation in various industry events including supporting trade show booth needs and coordinating the speakers’ bureau.
• Manage vendor relationships, including media partners, marketing/communications agency, printer, etc.
• Support operational functions of the organization, including managing external partners to ensure timely and accurate completion of administrative tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business, education, or a related field required. Coursework or a background in agriculture strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of professional experience, preferably in development, communications, and/or program management.
• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent time management, project management, and work ethic. Self‑motivated and capable of independently leading projects to completion.
• Passion for animal agriculture and the mission of the Alliance. Strong existing network in animal agriculture is preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically (approximately 25%).
• Ability to visit the Alliance office in Arlington, VA to complete necessary tasks.