Director of Membership & State Chapter Growth

Leadership Now Project; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to strengthening democracy seeks a Director of Membership & State Chapter Growth. This role focuses on expanding national membership, supporting chapter development, and fostering community engagement. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in recruitment and community-building, with a commitment to civic leadership and democratic renewal.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in community-building, membership, or network leadership roles.
• Experience with chapter or coalition development.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead national recruitment strategies targeting values-aligned leaders.
• Support state chapters by empowering local leaders to build communities.
• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new members.

Skills

Community-building

Membership recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Job description

Director of Membership & State Chapter Growth

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Leadership Now Project - About Us

Leadership Now is a membership organization of business leaders committed to strengthening democracy, which they believe is essential for a thriving economy and political stability. With over 400 members across 25+ states and 8 chapters, the organization invests over $30M to influence policy, develop leaders, and create impactful solutions.

Role Overview

The Director of Member Recruitment & State Chapter Growth is responsible for expanding the organization's national membership and supporting chapter development. This role requires a relationship-driven approach, focusing on membership growth, partnership development, and strategic engagement. Reporting to the Head of Operations and collaborating with senior leadership, the role involves engaging potential members, supporting local chapters, and increasing influence across key states.

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in outreach or recruitment efforts within civic, nonprofit, or political contexts.
• Skilled in empowering teams and designing scalable systems for distributed organizations.
• Comfortable with travel and thrives in high-touch, trust-based environments.
• A relationship builder who enjoys connecting with diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Member Recruitment & Outreach

• Develop and lead national recruitment strategies targeting values-aligned leaders and influencers.
• Build and manage a pipeline through referrals, outreach, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with members and chapter leaders to identify leads and foster a culture of member-led recruitment.

Chapter Growth & Leadership Support

• Support state chapters by empowering local leaders to build communities and recruit members.
• Create toolkits and resources for chapter engagement and leadership development.

Member Engagement

• Ensure effective onboarding and integration of new members into chapters and programs.
• Cultivate local leaders and monitor chapter health and engagement metrics.

External Relations

• Travel (25-35%) to support chapter activities and partner relations.
• Build partnerships with civic, alumni, and business networks to support growth.
• Represent Leadership Now as a trusted ambassador.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in community-building, membership, or network leadership roles.
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Experience with chapter or coalition development.
• Strategic thinker with cross-departmental collaboration experience.
• Experience with political or policy-focused environments is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Committed to democratic renewal and civic leadership.
• Location: New York (remote options considered), with travel.

Success Metrics

• Growth in qualified members and onboarding.
• Empowered chapter leaders and volunteer engagement.
• Strong referral networks and partnerships.
• Active travel and in-person engagement supporting growth.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Leadership Now values diversity and is committed to inclusive hiring practices, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and identities.