Remote Executive Director, Energy Policy & Growth

American Energy Leadership Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Remote-friendly with travel

Competitive compensation

Job summary

American Energy Leadership Institute is seeking an Executive Director to drive growth, build the team, and scale operations at a startup pace. You will work closely with the President and a growing team to shape strategy, fundraising, and public engagement.

This role oversees advocacy, stakeholder relationships, media strategy, and day‑to‑day management; remote with significant travel to engage policymakers, donors, and partners across the conservative energy community.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in political, policy, advocacy, or related roles.
• Proven fundraising experience and donor relationship building.
• Strong writing and narrative advocacy skills.
• Fluency in conservative circles and credibility with donors or media is a plus.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead organizational growth through strategic hiring, mentorship, and team management.
• Oversee operations to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and excellence.
• Drive fundraising and secure major gifts and partnerships.
• Direct strategy development and execution for advocacy.
• Build relationships with policymakers, industry leaders, donors, and allied organizations.
• Ensure research and thought leadership positions AELI as the leading conservative voice on energy policy.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Fundraising

Public speaking

Media relations

Strategic communications

Writing

Job description

American Energy Leadership Institute is seeking an Executive Director to drive growth, build the team, and scale operations at a startup pace. You will work closely with the President and a growing team to shape strategy, fundraising, and public engagement.

This role oversees advocacy, stakeholder relationships, media strategy, and day‑to‑day management; remote with significant travel to engage policymakers, donors, and partners across the conservative energy community.