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Executive Director

The American Humanist Association (AHA) has been standing as the voice of humanism in the United States for nearly 80 years. AHA strives to bring about a progressive society where being good without any reliance on the supernatural is an accepted way to live an ethical life. Humanism encompasses a variety of nontheistic views (atheism, agnosticism, rationalism, naturalism, secularism, and so forth) while adding the important element of a comprehensive worldview and set of ethical values.

The AHA is a non-profit membership organization with an annual budget of $2.5-3.0 million and a network of almost 250 chapters and affiliates nationwide. Core programs include legal work, advocacy, social justice, education, and community networks.

The AHA is seeking a visionary Executive Director with a track record of non-profit leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to racial and social justice community building. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for overall strategic and operational leadership of a national non-profit including building awareness of humanism, defining the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring adequate resources are in place to support the mission, and leading the staff. Specific qualifications include:

  • A required minimum of 10 years of non-profit experience.
  • Proven fundraising ability, especially the cultivation of major donors.
  • Passionate commitment to the humanist life stance; to supporting the flourishing of local humanist groups; and to formulating rational, compassionate responses to theistic and/or unsubstantiated claims of public officials and thought leaders.
  • Proven experience in social justice community building and outreach, including racial equity, LGBTQ rights, anti-racist/intersectional feminism, and youth leadership development.
  • Strong team leadership style and proven ability to effectively manage supervisory, mentoring, partnering and collaborative relationships with staff, volunteers, board members, donors and supporters, government and elected officials, and leaders of peer organization.
  • Sense of humor, creativity, patience, and entrepreneurial drive
  • A relevant advanced degree or equivalent professional experience.

Salary Range: $120,000 – $140,000

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We encourage you to explore our website for more information about our work. The American Humanist Association advocates progressive values and equality for humanists. Our motto is: Good Without a God.

Digital Media Coordinator

The Digital Media Coordinator is responsible for social media and mass-email communications.

Responsibilities:

The following list of duties is not exhaustive. AHA may also outline additional responsibilities that are not included in this job description.

  • Use leading social media platforms to promote the American Humanist Association (AHA) and its mission, consistently expanding the AHA’s base of followers while taking advantage of opportunities to engage—always keeping messaging consistent with AHA policies and image:
    • On Facebook, create, draft and schedule regular posts, make stories, develop and manage ads, develop and manage campaigns, promote events, work with graphic design manager to create and share memes for relevant national awareness days, manage engagement (comments, visitor posts, messenger, tagged posts, AHA hashtags), update cover and profile images, initiate AHA social media-specific fundraising efforts
    • On Twitter, create and schedule regular posts, develop ads, develop and manage campaigns, monitor useful trending hashtags and concepts, manage engagement (comments, direct messages, tagged posts, AHA hashtags), interact with other accounts, update cover image, live-tweet events, post rapid responses to relevant breaking news
    • Manage current AHA platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and develop others depending on technology and trends
    • Coordinate with all AHA departments regarding social media needs
    • Occasionally assist with moderating AHA Education Center virtual events
    • Manage smaller social media platforms for the AHA adjuncts like the AHA’s social justice alliances, including finding, drafting and developing content
    • Utilize volunteers to bolster outreach and find ways to leverage friendly influencers
  • Track, analyze, and report social media engagement data and use data to inform social media content and communications strategy
  • Craft e-appeals, e-acquisitions, policy action alerts, and event emails for email distribution in conjunction with program and development staff
    • Identify list sources for potential new members and supporters
    • Manage and track newly acquired email lists
    • Work with development department to create email list segmentation for personalized communications
  • Track, analyze, and report on e-appeal, e-acquisition, and policy action alert engagement data and use data to work with program and development staff to craft subsequent messages and appeals
  • Support other activities and events of the AHA as needed, such as writing for TheHumanist.com, copy editing AHA materials, and assisting at fundraising events or other special events

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field of equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience with social media marketing or content development at least including Facebook, Twitter and e-appeals
  • Direct experience and expertise with social media platforms, social media management tools and email campaign systems
  • Strong copywriting and copyediting skills
  • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter when needed
  • Ability to work successfully as part of a team
  • Meticulous attention to detail while multi-tasking
  • Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritize work effectively
  • Strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skill
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Commitment to creating and sustaining a positive, respectful and inclusive work environment
  • Understanding of humanism, literacy on social justice issues, and commitment to the mission of AHA

Working Environment:

This position predominantly operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.

ADA/EEO Statement:

Persons with mental or physical disabilities as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

American Humanist Association provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, citizenship status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $40,000. The AHA offers good benefits, including full health insurance, a generous leave program, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan that includes a partial match.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@americanhumanist.org.

We encourage you to explore our website for more information about our work. The American Humanist Association advocates progressive values and equality for humanists. Our motto is: Good Without a God.

Program Assistant

The Program Assistant is responsible for supporting programming and events for the AHA Center for Education and The Humanist Society endorsement program.

Responsibilities:

The following list of duties is not exhaustive. AHA may also outline additional responsibilities that are not included in this job description.

  • Coordinate the Humanist Society endorsement program, including (but not limited to):
    • Process endorsement applications and interview applicants including following up with celebrant payments, and preparing and mailing endorsements and certificates.
    • Respond to inquiries from endorsees, applicants, and the general public
    • Maintain payment, endorsement, and relationship records for all endorsees
    • Identify areas for program improvement, growth, and recruitment
    • Support the needs of the Humanist Society Board of Directors
    • Provide support for quarterly teleconferences and online trainings
    • Provide site support for any HS in-person board meetings
  • Support AHA Center for Education programming, including (but not limited to):
    • On-site event development and planning, including; reserving meeting space, assisting with event promotions, ordering catering, and staffing events.
    • Support development and promotion of educational programs and materials
    • Provide mail support for sending resources to local groups and tabling supplies to regional conferences.
  • Provide additional supportive services
    • Drop off mail daily in a postal box or the post office
    • Prepare and send care packages for active military as needed
    • Order supplies
    • Other needs as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills
  • Organizing and editing abilities
  • Familiarity with Google Suite and Zoom
  • Experience with form and database software
  • Meticulous attention to detail while multi-tasking
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing work demands
  • Committed to creating and sustaining a positive work environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Understanding of humanism and willingness to support the mission of the AHA
  • Commitment to creating and sustaining a positive, respectful and inclusive work environment

Working Environment:

This position predominantly operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, keyboards, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of this job consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including meeting productivity standards.

ADA/EEO Statement:

Persons with mental or physical disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are eligible for this position as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations are made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible for this position.

American Humanist Association provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, genetic information, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, marital status, citizenship status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $43,000. The AHA offers good benefits, including full health insurance, a generous leave program, and a 403(b) retirement savings plan that includes a partial match.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to education@americanhumanist.org.

We encourage you to explore our website for more information about our work. The American Humanist Association advocates progressive values and equality for humanists. Our motto is: Good Without a God.

Internship Opportunities

The American Humanist Association has internships available year-round for students, recent grads, and volunteers in Washington, DC. Interns will develop a more comprehensive understanding of how a progressive, national nonprofit organization works, while gaining valuable skills for the future.

An internship at the AHA will provide an opportunity to support the organization’s current work: advancing humanist values and progressive issue advocacy, focusing on church-state separation, civil liberties, reproductive freedom, human rights, and equality.

Internships are currently available in following areas:

Legal Internship

The American Humanist Association’s Appignani Humanist Legal Center accepts interns year-round.

The Winter/Spring 2022 internship window is now open and the application deadline for consideration is December 31, 2021. The AHA’s legal arm, the Appignani Humanist Legal Center, handles constitutional litigation and church-state separation cases, with clients ranging from parents and students to federal inmates. The legal intern is primarily responsible for researching and writing legal memoranda and assisting in litigation under the supervision of the legal center’s attorneys. The intern may also be assigned the task of investigating new complaints, maintaining case files and submitting public records requests.

Qualifications: Applicants must be organized, self-motivated, reliable, and demonstrate an understanding of humanism and interest in progressive issues. Interns are expected to work at the American Humanist Association National Office, located at 1821 Jefferson Place NW, Washington, DC 20036, though the option to work remotely can be considered.

Preference is given to second- and third-year law students who have completed course work in legal research and writing. This internship will be a 10-week, full-time position with hourly pay at DC minimum wage. Start and end dates are negotiable.

​To Apply: Send a cover letter with your area(s) of interest and availability, current resume, at least two professional references, and 2-3 recent writing samples to legalintern@americanhumanist.org.