Coalition Manager

Also called: Coalition Director, Partnerships Manager

Brings together many organizations to push for a shared policy goal.

A day in the life

Coalition managers run weekly calls with dozens of groups, from churches to businesses, getting them to agree on a message and a plan. When a bill comes up, they coordinate a wave of letters and visits. Diplomacy and patience are key.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$78k
High
$120k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus advocacy experience.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Political Science, Communications, Public Policy.

Outlook

Growing about average.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI handles call notes and email updates; keeping many groups aligned and trusting each other stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP U.S. Government, Speech and debate, Psychology, AP English Language.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1199.

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