Position Summary
The Chapter President serves as the primary leader and ambassador for their local BGSC chapter. This role is responsible for fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging community experience while ensuring alignment with BGSC's mission, values, standards, and organizational goals.
The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder, strong communicator, and collaborative leader who is passionate about creating spaces where women can connect, belong, and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Community Building
- Serve as the face of BGSC within your local community.
- Cultivate a welcoming, inclusive, and values-aligned chapter culture.
- Foster meaningful member engagement and connection.
- Support member retention and overall chapter growth.
- Create opportunities for members to build authentic relationships.
Chapter Operations
- Coordinate and oversee local chapter activities and initiatives.
- Work closely with BGSC leadership to implement organizational priorities.
- Ensure chapter activities align with BGSC policies, standards, and mission.
- Maintain regular communication with members and organizational leadership.
- Participate in leadership meetings, trainings, and chapter check-ins.
Events & Programming
- Collaborate with chapter leadership teams to plan and execute local events.
- Encourage a mix of social, educational, wellness, service, and networking opportunities.
- Ensure events are welcoming, organized, and reflective of the BGSC experience.
- Gather feedback from members to improve chapter programming.
Member Experience
- Welcome and support new members.
- Help facilitate member introductions and connections.
- Address concerns thoughtfully and professionally.
- Promote a culture of kindness, accountability, and community care.
Leadership Development
- Recruit and support chapter volunteers and leadership team members.
- Identify emerging leaders within the chapter.
- Encourage member participation and volunteerism.
- Assist with succession planning and long-term chapter sustainability.
Ideal Qualifications
We understand leadership comes in many forms. While you may not meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply if you are passionate about community-building and believe you can contribute meaningfully.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience leading teams, projects, events, or community initiatives
- Passion for relationship-building and fostering belonging
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Solutions-oriented mindset
- Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
- Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
- Alignment with BGSC's mission, values, and vision
Time Commitment
Estimated commitment:
- Approximately 5–10 hours per month
- Attendance at leadership meetings and trainings
- Participation in chapter planning and member engagement efforts
- Support of local chapter events and initiatives
What Makes a Great Chapter President?
A great Chapter President is not necessarily the loudest person in the room. She is someone who:
- Leads with integrity
- Builds relationships intentionally
- Makes others feel welcome and included
- Communicates clearly and consistently
- Handles challenges with grace and professionalism
- Supports the growth and success of others
- Believes deeply in the power of community
Why Serve?
Serving as a Chapter President is an opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful impact in your local community
- Help women build friendships and support networks
- Develop leadership and community-building skills
- Collaborate with an incredible network of women across the country
- Help shape the future of The Black Girl Social Club
BGSC can only be what we collectively make it. We are looking for leaders who are ready to help us cultivate connection, strengthen community, and create spaces where women feel seen, supported, and inspired.
Ready to Lead?
We invite passionate, community-centered women to apply and join us in building the next chapter of The Black Girl Social Club.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse groups of women.
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to community building and inclusion.
- Previous experience in volunteer leadership or community organizing is preferred.
- Ability to organize, plan, and execute events and initiatives that align with the mission of The Black Girl Social Club (Be Social).
- Passion for empowering women and fostering meaningful connections within the community.
