Civic Engagement Director
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
African Communities Together (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 works to support and empower African immigrants to integrate socially, advance economically, and engage civically. ACT connects African immigrants to services, empowers our members to develop as grassroot leaders, and leads campaigns for social change. ACT’s African immigrant membership comes from a diverse range of nationalities, cultures, and languages, and is religiously diverse, majority women, and predominantly working-class and low income.
ACT is hiring a Civic Engagement Director to lead ACT’s work on integrated voter education and engagement, including supporting the founding of a 501(c)(4) sister organization. The Civic Engagement Director will work closely with ACT’s Chapter Directors for New York, DC/MD/VA, and Pennsylvania, and will report directly to the Executive Director. Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
This position may be based in ACT’s offices in New York, D.C., or Philadelphia. The position will require regular work from ACT offices, presence in the field, and some travel; it is not a fully remote or work-from-home position.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred. Relevant professional degree, such as MPA or JD, is desirable and will count towards minimum professional experience requirement.
Compensation
ACT offers competitive salary, benefits, and leave policies. Baseline salary is $85,000; additional compensation negotiable based on experience. Additional benefits include employer-paid health insurance; pension contribution (SEP); professional development; vacation and personal leave; and a sabbatical/longevity bonus.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter describing your interest in the position here.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications by June 25, 2022 ; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
ACT is an affirmative action employer, and strongly supports the social goals of affirmative action. We therefore make special efforts to recruit individuals from groups that are historically under-represented in professional environments, or that suffer from broader societal discrimination.