Careers

Interested in joining the best team in international exchange? 

We are a small but mighty team working together to build relationships around the world and strengthen the bipartisan divide.

Benefits for ACYPL Employees 

  • Health coverage up to 75% of the employee’s premiums (includes dental and vision)
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer matching
  • Paid time off (in addition to office closures on federal holidays and the days between Christmas and New Year’s)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Hybrid work model
  • Technology stipend
  • SmartBenefits public transportation employee match

ACYPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

See our current opening below — and click here to apply.

The Development and Outreach Associate is an administrative role that reports to the Vice President of External Relations and is responsible for donor management, supporting ACYPL nominations and delegate selections processes, alumni events, and exchange programs.  

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Development and Donor Management

  • Work with CEO and Vice President on all ACYPL fundraising projects. Prepare regular revenue reports for CEO and Board of Trustees.
  • Monitor and process all online contributions and make bank deposits.
  • Maintain development files – electronic and paper – including updating Salesforce database donor records.
  • Support alumni events, including logistics, invitations, attendance, and processing sponsorships.
  • Work with Vice President and Communications Consultant to execute two alumni fundraising campaigns annually.
  • Communicate and troubleshoot directly with alumni and donors by phone and email.
  • Generate monthly donor acknowledgment letters.
  • Work with accounting staff to reconcile fundraising revenue with accounting system records in a timely manner.

Delegates, Alumni and State Hosts

  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date database records on ACYPL delegates.
  • Manage electronic documents on behalf of the Vice President in DocuSign, and troubleshoot with recipients as needed
  • Support regularly scheduled delegate ranking meetings involving CEO, Vice President, and the Board of Trustees Delegate Selection Co-Chairs.
  • Track ACYPL alumni job changes; specifically maintaining a list of alumni who are running for elected office.

Exchange Program Support

  • Assist ACYPL Program Officers with exchange materials.
  • Handle planning and logistics for American delegations traveling to Mexico, including booking flights and developing materials.

Major External Contacts

  • ACYPL American alumni network
  • Individual and corporate donors
  • ACYPL Board of Trustees

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree and/or 1-2 years of professional experience at a nonprofit, political organization, or in government.
  • Commitment to bipartisanship and international exchange.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while maintaining keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under firm deadlines and constantly changing situations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in person and on the phone.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • A team player who is dependable and willing to take initiative.
  • Proficiency in MSOffice Suite.

Preferred

  • Experience with Salesforce CRM
  • Experience with DocuSign
  • Experience with event planning or logistics

Salary $40,000 –$55,000 commensurate with relevant professional experience.

Click here to apply.