State Advocacy & Growth Director (Pennsylvania)

POSITION TITLE: State Advocacy & Growth DirectorLOCATION: PennsylvaniaTRAVEL: RequiredPOSITION SUMMARYThe NAACP is looking for highly ambitious candidates for our State Advocacy & Growth Director positions. The State A&G Director leads statewide advocacy and organizational efforts, overseeing strategic planning, program execution, and partnerships to advance the organization's mission. This role involves managing state or multi state-level initiatives, supporting local units, and ensuring alignment with national priorities. The State Executive Director works closely with community leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to build coalitions, enhance advocacy impact, and drive membership growth across the state.Responsibilities/DutiesThe State Advocacy & Growth Director will work and coordinate directly with NAACP Field Department on program strategy for all statewide and centrally managed Field Advocacy efforts. The State A&G Director will be under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Unit Advocacy & Effectiveness and the National Advocacy Directors. The State Civic Engagement Director will be responsible for the following:Lead Statewide Strategic Planning and ExecutionOversee Program Management and OperationsSupport and Strengthen Local UnitsBuild and Maintain Key PartnershipsDrive Membership Growth and EngagementWork in coordination with the development department to raise funds for designated state(s)Manage Staff and ResourcesMonitor and Report on Statewide ActivitiesPrioritization of Organizing NAACP Units, Partner Organizations, and the Black Community Network, build relations, and communicate with existing and potential partners. Offer strategic guidance for our volunteers and partners.Coordinate and oversee the distribution of advocacy tools / resources to state and local NAACP unitsCoordinate plans and activities with all progressive allies with similar state-based activitiesManagement-Reporting-Deliverables Manage the day-to-day NAACP unit field operations as related to Advocacy with a focus on hitting metric driven benchmarks, recruitment, training, and team development, where applicable.Provide qualitative and quantitative reports to be shared between the national, state and local NAACPCoordination of grant management with Field, Development and Strategy as necessary.Track and analyze performance.In-State Coordination Work closely with Governance, Training and Compliance Team to assure unit health and complianceRepresent the NAACP State Conference and NAACP/GSSA at the state 501c3 table, 501c4 table, and Black civic engagement table and aligned donor tablesQualificationsThe ideal candidate for this position will possess many, if not all, of the following professional qualifications, competencies, and personal qualities:Bachelor's degree in Management, Business or related degree; 3-5 years of community and grassroots organizing Experience in training and managing staff and volunteers in a community engagement capacityExperience of managing metric driven advocacy and field programs Proficiency in the volunteer management and communications systemsKnowledge of issue and advocacy campaigns concerning the Black communityExperience working collaboratively with community groups and allied organizations.Knowledge of state and local political landscapesValid Driver's License and reliable access to a vehicle

Created: 2026-04-02