The Black Girl Social Club

Chapter President

Volunteer Leadership Position

About The Black Girl Social Club

The Black Girl Social Club (BGSC) is a community dedicated to helping women build meaningful friendships, cultivate belonging, and create lasting connections through intentional experiences, leadership opportunities, and local chapter engagement.

As we enter an exciting new season of growth, we are seeking passionate, community-minded leaders to serve as Chapter Presidents and help steward the BGSC experience at the local level.

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.