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The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is seeking an experienced Outreach Director – Western Region to lead a dynamic Western Outreach Team. The Director will be responsible for USGLC’s engagement with our network of influential business, national security, non-profit, civic and foreign policy local leaders to support America’s role in the world and further efforts with members of Congress to support strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance, alongside a strong military, that strengthen U.S. national security and our economic interests as well as reflect American values. The Outreach Director – Western Region will be an experienced professional with the knowledge and connections to sustain USGLC’s existing state-based coalitions and expand our network of supporters to advance U.S. economic and national security through USGLC’s mission.

This is a full-time exempt position. The ideal candidate will reside preferably in the Western Region and will require frequent travel within the region and to Washington, DC headquarters.

At USGLC, we are committed to a culture of inclusiveness and belonging among staff, volunteers, and partners.

• Develop USGLC’s Western State Outreach Strategy. Develop a multi-faceted educational and outreach strategy in select states (Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and Washington) by identifying, recruiting and working with influential business, civic, military, academic and faith-based leaders to support USGLC’s outreach goals and congressional engagement.
• Implement the Western State Outreach Strategy. Develop and execute local events and meetings, regular communications, Advisory Council engagement at the local level and other mobilization actions.
• Manage the Regional Outreach Team. Manage the Outreach Director, who has responsibility for a subset of the Western Region states, and the regional associate.
• Implement USGLC’s Impact Educational Activities. Lead these activities in the western states in coordination with others on the Outreach Team.
• Represent USGLC. Represent USGLC at local events in the western states and nationally as needed on the importance of a strong diplomatic and international assistance effort.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of five years of experience in a political campaign and/or issue-advocacy setting. Presidential, senatorial and/or congressional campaign experience is highly desirable, with experience preferred in western states.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in political science, public policy, international relations or another related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively engage prominent leaders in the political, business, faith-based, military, academic and civic communities in the western states. Experience planning meetings and large events, writing, organizing and training local influencers.
• Experience successfully managing and mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, work under pressure in a team-based environment and proactively anticipate and address department needs.
• Outstanding public speaking skills, the ability to create and deliver presentations before high-profile audiences and knowledge of international relations.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, fluid and flexible team environment.
• Ability and desire to travel domestically, primarily in the Western states, on a frequent basis.

A projected salary range of $90,000 to $110,000 will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications. USGLC also provides a package of benefits, including health and disability insurance, a retirement plan, paid annual and sick leave and federal holidays.

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a bipartisan, broad-based, influential network of 500 businesses, non-profit organizations, national security and foreign policy experts, and business, veteran, agriculture, faith-based, academic and civic leaders in all 50 states who support strategic, cost-effective investments in diplomacy and international assistance, alongside a strong defense, to advance U.S. interests and values and strengthen American leadership in the world.

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