Manager, Volunteer Engagement

About

Here at the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), we value collaboration and teamwork driven by passion and purpose. Join us in shaping the industry for a better tomorrow.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is seeking an experienced association professional to lead and elevate AGC’s national volunteer engagement strategy by managing high-impact committees, strengthening leadership pathways, and delivering meaningful member experiences that advance organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

Committee Management & Leadership

• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Business Development Committee and the Construction Leadership Committee (CLC), advancing priorities, ensuring follow-through on action items, and driving measurable outcomes aligned with AGC’s strategic goals.
• Partner with volunteer leadership to design and execute impactful meetings, webinars, programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Lead the selection, appointment, and onboarding of committee members, ensuring alignment between committee needs, member expertise, and organizational priorities.
• Proactively assess committee performance and implement improvements to strengthen effectiveness, engagement, and overall impact.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director, Building Division and Construction Innovation, manages the planning and execution of committee-related programming at conferences and in-person events, including leadership development and industry programming.
• Monitor and reconcile committee and event-related budget expenditures in alignment with department guidelines.

Building Division Collaboration

• Collaborate with Senior Director and Building Division leadership to ensure committee initiatives align with division priorities and broader organizational goals.
• Facilitate communication and coordination across divisional committees to reduce silos and maximize impact.

Volunteer Engagement Strategy

• Partner with the Senior Director, Member Engagement to lead the execution of the annual Call for Volunteers process, including timeline development, communications, application management, and maintenance of accurate committee rosters.
• Analyze volunteer participation trends and recommend strategies to enhance engagement, leadership development pathways, diversity, and retention.
• Develop and implement scalable onboarding resources and consistent practices to support volunteer success across committees.
• Manage and evolve a comprehensive volunteer recognition strategy, including key appreciation initiatives and year-round engagement touchpoints.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, committee support, volunteer management, member engagement, or association/nonprofit environments.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with volunteer leaders and supporting member-driven organizations required.
• Experience supporting leadership development, professional development, or emerging leader programs strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with association management practices and member engagement strategies within organizations such as AGC.
• Interest in the construction industry, innovation, and advancing member-led initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Relationship management and executive presence in a highly external-facing environment
• Strategic program and project management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Influence and collaboration with volunteer leaders and internal stakeholders
• Organizational and analytical problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, Copilot, and virtual collaboration tools
• Initiative, curiosity, and a growth mindset

Work Environment & Expectations

• Hybrid work schedule with a required in-office presence two (2) days per week; remaining days may be worked remotely based on organizational needs.
• Primarily based at AGC headquarters in a collaborative, externally facing environment with frequent interaction with volunteer leaders and members.
• Travel required a minimum of two times per year to support major events, including the AGC Annual Convention (spring) and the CLC Leadership Development Conference (early fall), with additional occasional travel for committee meetings, conferences, and industry events.
• Standard business hours with flexibility for occasional early-morning or evening meetings to support volunteer leaders across multiple time zones.
• Periods of increased workload during peak times such as major events, conferences, and program launches.
• May occasionally be required to lift and carry light to moderately heavy materials (e.g., office supplies, onboarding materials, event items), generally up to 25 pounds.

About the Organization

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading national trade association for the construction industry. Representing more than 28,000 commercial construction firms, we are the organization that successful contractors count on to help guide business decisions, improve operations, and shape the industry.

Guided by our shared values and commitment to our members, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and teamwork are valued. AGC has been fulfilling its mission to serve our nation’s construction professionals by promoting the skill and responsibility of those who build America for over 100 years.

AGC embraces a culture of inclusiveness as a core value. We take action to ensure that every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential by building a culture that is diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive. AGC provides a supportive business environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Interested? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!

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