Overview

Description: Position: Director of Community Alliance & EngagementAbout 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 . 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 DoDevelop and lead national community outreach strategy Represent at times, partner organizations at community eventsBuild partnerships externally with schools, organizations, associations, and community leaders nationallyBuild partnerships internally with Operations & Development teams to maximize opportunitiesCollaborate 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 impactQualifications and Skills15+ years in outreach, partnerships, community engagement, or field marketing Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Experience working across diverse communities and audiencesStrategic mindset with a bias toward action and executionBilingual in Spanish preferredExceptional organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage m