Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate Director, Programs at Black Feminist Future

at Black Feminist Future

🏢 About Black Feminist Future

Black Feminist Future is a unique movement incubator that centers the lived experiences of Black women and girls to build 21st-century political and social power. Unlike traditional nonprofits, BFF operates at the intersection of Black feminist theory and practical organizing, creating innovative approaches to community engagement and leadership development specifically for Black women and girls.

About This Role

As Associate Director of Programs, you'll lead the integration of Black Feminist analysis across all programming while managing teams responsible for membership, programs, and organizing. This role is impactful because you'll directly shape how BFF builds power through coordinated base-building initiatives and ensures all projects align with Black feminist principles while meeting strategic objectives.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning check-ins with remote programs teams across different time zones, reviewing campaign deliverables against Black feminist frameworks, strategizing with the senior director on operationalizing movement-building goals, and coordinating with organizers implementing base-building initiatives in multiple states. You'd spend significant time ensuring all programming maintains fidelity to Black feminist principles while meeting practical objectives.

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🎯 Who Black Feminist Future Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of experience managing complex organizing campaigns from conception to execution, preferably within Black feminist or racial justice movements
  • Demonstrates proven ability to lead diverse teams in remote settings while maintaining strong Black feminist praxis in daily operations
  • Shows experience translating Black feminist theory into practical programming and community engagement strategies
  • Possesses exceptional coordination skills for managing multiple projects across different geographic locations simultaneously

📝 Tips for Applying to Black Feminist Future

1

Explicitly connect your organizing experience to Black feminist principles - don't just list campaigns, explain how they embodied intersectional analysis

2

Highlight specific examples of how you've integrated theory into practice in previous roles, especially regarding team management

3

Demonstrate understanding of BFF's unique position as a movement incubator rather than a traditional nonprofit

4

Show remote leadership experience with distributed teams, as this is a fully remote position

5

Quantify your impact in previous organizing roles (e.g., 'organized X members across Y states' rather than 'did organizing work')

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your personal understanding of Black feminist theory and how you've applied it in previous organizing work", 'Specific examples of managing complex projects with clear deliverables and timelines for movement-building initiatives', 'Experience supporting base-building across multiple locations or communities', "How you've served as an operational partner to senior leadership in previous roles"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → BFF's specific programs like 'Black Girls Dream' or 'Black Women's Blueprint' and how they embody Black feminist principles
  • → The organization's theory of change and how it differs from traditional civil rights approaches
  • → Key Black feminist thinkers and texts that inform BFF's work (like the Combahee River Collective Statement)
  • → Recent BFF campaigns or public statements to understand current priorities and positioning
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you integrate Black Feminist analysis into a specific program for Black girls in a southern state?
2 Describe your approach to managing remote teams while maintaining strong Black feminist praxis in daily operations
3 How have you handled competing priorities when coordinating multiple base-building initiatives across different locations?
4 What metrics would you use to measure the success of BFF's programs beyond traditional nonprofit metrics?
5 How would you support the senior director in operationalizing BFF's strategic vision for Black women's political power?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic diversity language without specific reference to Black feminist theory or praxis
  • Focusing only on nonprofit management experience without highlighting organizing or campaign background
  • Failing to demonstrate how you've operated independently on complex projects in previous roles

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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