Membership & Outreach Manager

Smart Growth America (SGA) seeks a Membership and Outreach Manager to help grow SGA’s network of members and partners, and to foster collaboration among a diverse range of stakeholders, including local governments, developers, advocacy organizations, and community groups. In this position, the Outreach Manager will provide support and grow the SGA coalitions, particularly LOCUS Developers and the Transportation for America membership, as well as the organization-wide membership strategy. The Manager is a key representative of SGA to external partners and is responsible for staying informed on relevant policies and trends, using this knowledge to inform coalition strategies and initiatives. The successful applicant will have a deep commitment to smart growth, housing access, and multimodal transportation.

With guidance from senior SGA staff, the Outreach Manager will work closely with teams within SGA to facilitate membership management of the Transportation for America (T4A) and LOCUS real estate developer coalitions, and provide strategic support for SGA-wide initiatives and other SGA coalitions. The role includes oversight of systems such as SGA’s CRM, management of member benefits, and strategic membership projects, and significant relationship building with individual members and partner organizations.

To apply, please send a resume, a cover letter that describes your interest in smart growth and what you would bring to the position, and two writing samples (1,000 words or less) to jobs@smartgrowthamerica.org with “Membership and Outreach Manager” in the subject line.