AFU Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

AFU is seeking a Program Director to strengthen AFU's infrastructure, support grassroots leadership, and manage campaign implementation and internal coordination.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program & Campaign Execution
   • Implement advocacy campaigns and manage event logistics
   • Support organizational initiatives, retreats, and fly-ins
   • Prepare for and facilitate the Advisory Board meetings
2. Leadership Support & Development
   • Provide coaching and oversight to Regional Leaders and State Captains
   • Lead onboarding, trainings, and communications for leadership
3. Comms Committee Coordination
   • Support execution of comms strategy in coordination with Comms consultant
   • Coordinate timelines and ensure content alignment across teams
4. Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
   • Represent AFU in meetings with or on behalf of ED
   • Ensure documentation and follow-up from coalition spaces

Capacity-Building Impact

• Lightens ED’s workload on internal operations
• Expands presence in key partnerships and events
• Creates continuity and support for regional structure

QUALIFICATIONS

• A deep commitment to advocating for a path to citizenship and comfort and ease advocating for families
• Comfort working with broad diversity of stakeholders, including CEOs and the business community as well as directly impacted individuals
• 3 to 5 years of direct experience in political, grassroots, or fundraising activities
• Exceptional communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal)
• Competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite
• Experience with EveryAction preferred
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

AFU is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other legally protected characteristics.

AFU also provides an attractive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, unlimited paid time off, and standard holidays.

Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.