Coordinator of Operations & Issues Management - Animal Agriculture Alliance
Full-Time • Hybrid
Description
Hybrid – the Alliance offers a flexible, predominantly remote working environment. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Arlington, Va., and be available to work from the Alliance office or attend meetings and events in the Washington, D.C. area approximately twice per month, with additional in-person attendance as needed.
Job Purpose
The Animal Agriculture Alliance is currently hiring for a coordinator, operations and issues management to join the small but mighty team. The coordinator, operations and issues management supports the Alliance’s mission by helping keep organizational operations running smoothly while contributing to the organization’s work monitoring and responding to issues affecting animal agriculture. This position combines membership database management, administrative coordination and event support with research, issue monitoring and development of resources for Alliance members. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, curious about issues affecting animal agriculture and comfortable balancing a variety of responsibilities in a small, collaborative team.
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain accurate member, sponsor and prospect records in the Alliance’s database to support engagement, outreach and reporting. Support membership recruitment and retention efforts, including preparing invoices, processing memberships and sponsorships, and coordinating follow-up communications.
Monitor campaigns, legislation and emerging issues affecting animal agriculture. Track and summarize relevant developments, identify potential risks and support the preparation of updates and briefings for Alliance members.
Assist with developing and updating member resources focused on security, crisis preparedness and responding to emerging issues. Draft articles, educational materials, and other content supporting the Alliance’s issues management efforts.
Serve as an initial point of contact for Alliance members and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries and directing requests to the appropriate team member.
Support issue-focused committees, stakeholder discussions and coalitions by coordinating meetings, preparing materials, documenting discussions and tracking action items.
Assist with planning and execution of webinars and virtual events, including scheduling, registration, speaker coordination and follow-up communications.
Support planning and execution of the annual Stakeholders Summit.
Provide general administrative and operational support, including coordinating office needs, maintaining supplies, organizing records and communicating with vendors.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business, education, or a related field required. Coursework or a background in agriculture strongly preferred.
Ability to travel approximately 10%, including overnight travel to support Alliance events, meetings and programs.
Skilled in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience with membership database/CRM software preferred.
Sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Strong research, analytical and communication skills, with the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and summarize complex issues clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple deadlines, take initiative and work independently.
Passion for animal agriculture and the mission of the Alliance.
Flexibility and willingness to take on a variety of responsibilities in a small, collaborative team environment.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $52,000–$62,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Alliance offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, disability and life insurance, with premiums partially covered by the Alliance, as well as monthly contributions to a Health Savings Account. Employees are eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with a potential annual employer contribution of generally 3–5% of salary. The Alliance also offers generous paid time off, including vacation days, sick days and personal days, along with paid family and medical leave benefits after one year of employment. Additional benefits include a flexible, predominantly remote work environment, a monthly cell phone stipend and reimbursement for travel to the Alliance office.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a resume and cover letter outlining their interest in the position and relevant qualifications.
Applications must be submitted by November 30, 2026. Applications submitted via email or through other channels will not be considered.
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