KAP 2026-2027 - Manager, Partnerships and Engagement - American Legislative Exchange Council

Job Summary The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) seeks a motivated and organized professional to support the growth and engagement of ALEC’s private sector partners. This position will help implement strategies to recruit, retain, and engage private sector members and partners, while expanding sponsorship support for ALEC events and educational programming. Working closely with the Senior Director of Partnerships and Engagement, this individual will cultivate relationships with current and prospective members, coordinate outreach efforts, and assist in developing engagement opportunities that strengthen ALEC’s network of private sector leaders and policymakers. The successful candidate will be a proactive communicator who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, contribute to strategic initiatives, and support the continued growth of ALEC’s partnerships program. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to ALEC’s mission of advancing the principles of free markets, federalism, and limited government. Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of private sector members and prospective partners, including outreach, relationship cultivation, and engagement planning. Assist in the development and execution of sponsorship initiatives for ALEC conferences, policy events, and other programming. Conduct outreach to prospective members and partners through meetings, calls, and written communications. Prepare briefing materials, proposals, and sponsorship packages for senior leadership and prospective partners. Coordinate closely with ALEC’s events and policy teams to ensure strong engagement opportunities for partners across programming. Assist in developing marketing and communication materials that highlight partnership opportunities and engagement benefits. Qualifications Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships with corporate leaders and policymakers. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also taking initiative on assigned projects. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with state legislative processes or public policy environments preferred. Commitment to ALEC’s mission of promoting free markets, federalism, and limited government. 2–5 years of experience in partnerships, business development, membership organizations, or government relations. Experience working with corporate partners, associations, or policy organizations preferred. Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce strongly preferred. Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr Standtogether