Remote National Chapter & Onboarding Lead

The National African Student Association (NAfSA) is a 501(c)(3) non‑profit association founded on the belief that anyone can make a positive impact on the African continent. The main objective is to ensure that the young African diaspora is able to receive the necessary resources and connections to easily succeed academically and professionally. This would then make it easier for them to contribute to the advancement of the African continent and its diaspora community economically, culturally and socially.

For more information, visit our website ionalafsa.org!

Are you an ambitious young professional, graduate student, or community organizer looking to build elite leadership credentials? The National African Student Association (NAfSA) is seeking a proactive National Chapter Development Coordinator to support our Membership team. In this role, you will help design the systems, onboarding guides, and engagement metrics that support over 60+ collegiate chapters across the United States.

Whether you are looking for a highly flexible, low‑commitment volunteer role to fit your corporate schedule, or a structured track to fulfill university or F‑1 OPT academic requirements, we have a path for you.

• Build the Chapter Onboarding Playbook – standardize and design a digital “Starter Kit” (using Canva and Google Workspace) to guide new universities through starting a local NAfSA chapter.
• National Database Ownership – maintain, clean, and segment our national membership database. Set up automated monthly check‑ins and update workflows.
• Peer‑Mentorship Operations – coordinate calendar scheduling and feedback loops for our regional chapter mentorship programs, ensuring local leaders have the resources they need.

• Strong interest or degree alignment in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Organizational Leadership.
• A organized, proactive, and empathetic communicator who is passionate about supporting student leaders in the African diaspora.
• Ability to commit 20 hours per week remotely on a consistent schedule.

• F-1 OPT Approved Placement – as a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, we will issue a formal, signed engagement letter on official letterhead outlining your 20‑hour/week commitment and linking your duties directly to your major.
• Hard Skills & Metrics – build a bulletproof resume detailing how you scaled, structured, and managed national student operations for a major diaspora nonprofit.
• Direct Mentorship & Networking – report directly to the Membership Director with opportunities for references and executive board endorsements.

Ready to build this movement? Apply today!