Position: Associate Director, Programs
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director, Power Building
Position Notice
This is a management-level position and is not subject to any collective bargaining agreement or union representation. Employees of Black Feminist Future work across the 501(c)(3) organization and its 501(c)(4) arm, Black Feminist Future Action Fund, to maintain alignment and cohesion of organizational strategy and objectives across both entities, as established by the Executive Director.
About Black Feminist Future
Black Feminist Future (BFF) is an initiative informed by the legacy of Black feminist organizing, grounded in the current pulse of movements, and located at the emergent need to amplify the power of ALL Black women and girls in organizing and building power for the 21st century. BFF is a movement incubator that focuses on the dynamic possibilities of galvanizing the social and political power of those who have the lived experience of being a Black woman or girl including but not limited to trans, cis, gender non conforming, non binary, LGBTQIA, and other gender marginalized people. Our vision of Black feminisms values and centers those who are most marginalized within our communities. BFF intends to amplify and build the leadership of Black feminist leaders and increase the capacity of Black feminist movement building.
Summary
The Associate Director of Programs (ADP) will serve as the senior director's right hand, driving the implementation of BFF's organizing strategy and cultivating the largest, most politicized and engaged base of Black feminist leaders. This role centers on base building, program and campaign development, and ensuring that initiatives integrate transformative interventions that provide material support to communities while building political power. The ADP will manage programs that activate and engage members, train leaders, and strengthen community-based organizing efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Leading and integrating a Black Feminist analysis into programming, and our community and civic engagement Oversee the programs teams (which includes the membership, programs, and organizing), and the execution of their projects with clear deliverables and timelines. Supporting base building initiatives and projects, and execution, and ensuring coordinated implementation across activities and locations. Act as operational and strategic partner to the senior director. Ensure team accountability and performance tracking against objectives. Identify gaps and implement solutions to increase efficiency, including staffing, workflows, and communications. People management of the PB Transformative Programs and Organizing teams. The ideal candidate is an experienced organizer who can activate our transformative organizing tactics, operationalize strategic plans, and bring strong knowledge of left Black feminist politics, along with experience leveraging member engagement to build Black feminist power, all while uplifting Black feminist leadership and values.
Success in this role includes:
High-performing, well-supported programs and initiatives that engage and grow BFF's membership and base. Base building projects and activities that mobilize members, communities, strategically advance Black feminist organizing power, and achieve measurable impact. Leadership development that equips members and staff to act with accountability, political clarity, confidence, and Black feminist principles. Transformative interventions that provide material support and deepen legitimacy within communities. Clear execution of base building and membership development strategies that align with BFF's Block and Build Plan. AD Expanded Duties:
Program Development & Management
Provide execution and oversight of BFF Transformative Programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational strategy and compliance. Oversee the development of BFF place-based and virtual chapters and membership leadership, growth, and development. Organize high-impact events, actions, and blitzes, ensuring strong community and member participation. Provide support to BFF's AB+ Plug programming and increasing training participants Strengthen and expand BFF's Membership Program, including our Member Governance Body, Member Congress, member political education, and equipping 200+ members with leadership development tools.
Base Building & Membership Engagement
Launch and manage base building initiatives and projects in targeted communities, including Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA,. Goal include
200+ BFF member-hosted house parties Engagement with 1,000 Mechanicsville community members
Pilot transformative interventions Launch place-based and virtual chapters with leadership structures and support systems Develop and provide guidance to the Member Governance Body, Member Congress, and other member leadership bodies.
Leadership & Staff Management
Develop and manage the Power Building-Programs (Programs and Organizing teams) staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and leadership development. Provide guidance to staff in organizing, base building, and constituency building strategies Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Power Building and other PB Departmental staff to ensure alignment between programmatic execution and broader organizational strategy. Evaluate program outcomes and community impact, iterating strategies to ensure continuous growth and effectiveness.
Desired Qualifications & Attributes
High-level experience in campaign management or organizing. Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex projects. Strong judgment and maturity to navigate organizational challenges. Experience leading or managing a team. Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills.
Location
Black Feminist Future is a hybrid organization, based in Atlanta, GA with staff working both remote and in office with mandatory in person staff and team meetings and in office visits during the year. This position is remote and can be located anywhere in the United States. Employees located in the metro Atlanta are expected to work in the office twice per week.
Black Feminist Future (BFF) is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director, Power Building
Position Notice
This is a management-level position and is not subject to any collective bargaining agreement or union representation. Employees of Black Feminist Future work across the 501(c)(3) organization and its 501(c)(4) arm, Black Feminist Future Action Fund, to maintain alignment and cohesion of organizational strategy and objectives across both entities, as established by the Executive Director.
About Black Feminist Future
Black Feminist Future (BFF) is an initiative informed by the legacy of Black feminist organizing, grounded in the current pulse of movements, and located at the emergent need to amplify the power of ALL Black women and girls in organizing and building power for the 21st century. BFF is a movement incubator that focuses on the dynamic possibilities of galvanizing the social and political power of those who have the lived experience of being a Black woman or girl including but not limited to trans, cis, gender non conforming, non binary, LGBTQIA, and other gender marginalized people. Our vision of Black feminisms values and centers those who are most marginalized within our communities. BFF intends to amplify and build the leadership of Black feminist leaders and increase the capacity of Black feminist movement building.
Summary
The Associate Director of Programs (ADP) will serve as the senior director's right hand, driving the implementation of BFF's organizing strategy and cultivating the largest, most politicized and engaged base of Black feminist leaders. This role centers on base building, program and campaign development, and ensuring that initiatives integrate transformative interventions that provide material support to communities while building political power. The ADP will manage programs that activate and engage members, train leaders, and strengthen community-based organizing efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Leading and integrating a Black Feminist analysis into programming, and our community and civic engagement Oversee the programs teams (which includes the membership, programs, and organizing), and the execution of their projects with clear deliverables and timelines. Supporting base building initiatives and projects, and execution, and ensuring coordinated implementation across activities and locations. Act as operational and strategic partner to the senior director. Ensure team accountability and performance tracking against objectives. Identify gaps and implement solutions to increase efficiency, including staffing, workflows, and communications. People management of the PB Transformative Programs and Organizing teams. The ideal candidate is an experienced organizer who can activate our transformative organizing tactics, operationalize strategic plans, and bring strong knowledge of left Black feminist politics, along with experience leveraging member engagement to build Black feminist power, all while uplifting Black feminist leadership and values.
Success in this role includes:
High-performing, well-supported programs and initiatives that engage and grow BFF's membership and base. Base building projects and activities that mobilize members, communities, strategically advance Black feminist organizing power, and achieve measurable impact. Leadership development that equips members and staff to act with accountability, political clarity, confidence, and Black feminist principles. Transformative interventions that provide material support and deepen legitimacy within communities. Clear execution of base building and membership development strategies that align with BFF's Block and Build Plan. AD Expanded Duties:
Program Development & Management
Provide execution and oversight of BFF Transformative Programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational strategy and compliance. Oversee the development of BFF place-based and virtual chapters and membership leadership, growth, and development. Organize high-impact events, actions, and blitzes, ensuring strong community and member participation. Provide support to BFF's AB+ Plug programming and increasing training participants Strengthen and expand BFF's Membership Program, including our Member Governance Body, Member Congress, member political education, and equipping 200+ members with leadership development tools.
Base Building & Membership Engagement
Launch and manage base building initiatives and projects in targeted communities, including Mechanicsville, Atlanta, GA,. Goal include
200+ BFF member-hosted house parties Engagement with 1,000 Mechanicsville community members
Pilot transformative interventions Launch place-based and virtual chapters with leadership structures and support systems Develop and provide guidance to the Member Governance Body, Member Congress, and other member leadership bodies.
Leadership & Staff Management
Develop and manage the Power Building-Programs (Programs and Organizing teams) staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and leadership development. Provide guidance to staff in organizing, base building, and constituency building strategies Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Power Building and other PB Departmental staff to ensure alignment between programmatic execution and broader organizational strategy. Evaluate program outcomes and community impact, iterating strategies to ensure continuous growth and effectiveness.
Desired Qualifications & Attributes
High-level experience in campaign management or organizing. Ability to operate independently and take ownership of complex projects. Strong judgment and maturity to navigate organizational challenges. Experience leading or managing a team. Excellent coordination and problem-solving skills.
Location
Black Feminist Future is a hybrid organization, based in Atlanta, GA with staff working both remote and in office with mandatory in person staff and team meetings and in office visits during the year. This position is remote and can be located anywhere in the United States. Employees located in the metro Atlanta are expected to work in the office twice per week.
Black Feminist Future (BFF) is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.