DCMDVA Chapter Director
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Washington D.C., MD - USA
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Job Summary
Position Location: This position will be based in ACTs DC/MD/VA offices.
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director of Chapter Development
FLSA Status: Salaried- Exempt
Employment Type: Full-time 40 hours/week
Work Schedule: MondayFriday hybrid position requiring a combination of remote work on-site work (a minimum of three days per week) and in-person events.
Salary: The salary range for this role is $95000$105000 depending on experience.
About Us: ACT is an organization of African immigrants fighting for civil rights opportunity and a better life for our families here in the U.S. and worldwide. ACT empowers African immigrants to integrate socially get ahead economically and engage civically. We develop our members as grassroots leaders who take action to make social change. Since its founding ACT has supported thousands of African immigrants with direct services trained hundreds of new leaders and led successful policy campaigns at the federal state and local levels that have impacted hundreds of thousands of immigrants. ACTs African immigrant membership comes from a diverse range of nationalities cultures and languages is religiously diverse and is predominantly working-class and low-income. We have offices in New York City Philadelphia and the Washington D.C. metro area.
Position Description: ACT seeks to hire a DC/MD/VA Director to provide effective and dynamic leadership in expanding the chapters membership base grassroots organizing efforts and programs. The DC/MD/VA Director is responsible for leading and managing chapter activities developing and implementing the chapters strategic plan increasing the chapters visibility and overseeing its programs and initiatives. This position reports to the Deputy Executive Director of Chapter Development and works closely with the National Organizing Director and ACTs senior leadership team to advance the organizations mission goals and objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Organizing and Membership Growth: Develop ACTs base-building and leadership development programs in the region to grow an empowered membership base.
- Management:Run the day-to-day operations of ACTs DMV chapter and staff. Directly supervise staff including the Lead Organizer and Membership and Services Manager. Lead hiring internal communication and human resources for the DMV chapter with the support of the HR Manager.
- Campaigns and Programs:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the chapters programs including immigration civic engagement workforce development and housing.
- Lead the chapters local and state advocacy campaigns and collaborate with national organizing and policy teams to advance federal advocacy efforts.
- Public Leadership: Represent ACT in partnerships coalitions policy advocacy and publicly at press conferences and rallies.
- Fundraising: Work closely with the Deputy Executive Director of Chapter Development and the Development Director to support the DC/MD/VA Chapters fundraising efforts including building and maintaining relationships with funders and contributing to grant applications administration and reporting.
Qualifications:
We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. Indeed studies have shown that people of the global majority and female-identifying candidates in particular are likely to count themselves out of otherwise well-matched opportunities due to this fact. If much of this job description describes you please apply for this role.
- At least seven years of professional experience working in non-profit community organizations or labor unions ideally with a grassroots membership base.
- At least three years experience of managing staff preferably with a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Cultural competency and experience with African immigrant communities.
- Strong digital literacy and proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications (Gmail Google Docs Google Sheets etc.).
- Ability to succeed in a collaborative community organization environment including accountability to goals ability to work independently and prioritize.
- Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate collaborate and connect with people from various backgrounds identities experiences and positions.
- Ability to clearly communicate vision goals strategy and outcomes orally and in writing.
- Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
- Alignment with ACTs mission and values.
Additional Qualifications Appreciated but Not Required
- Fluency in a widely spoken African language and/or French.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent. A relevant professional degree such as a JD or MPA is also desirable and will be counted towards the minimum professional experience requirement.
- Fundraising experience in a movement-based context.
Benefits
ACT offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-sponsored medical dental vision life insurance long-term disability and dependent coverage. Additional benefits include an FSA SEP-IRA paid time off paid holidays parental and sabbatical leave professional development opportunities and wellness benefits.
Application Process:
To apply please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position.
Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis beginning in early September. Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by September 30th 2026; however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is slated to begin in November 2026 and the selection process will include three rounds of interviews.
Our Evaluation Process Is as Follows:
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Team Interview
- Executive Interview
- Reference Checks
Required Experience:
Director
