Join the Team

Title: Program and Operations Director 

Status: 40 Hours a week, $80,000 salary

Reports to: President/Executive Director

Location: Washington, DC

Apply by: April 30th, 2025

Position Overview

The Program and Operations Director is a cornerstone of Dar Al-Hurriya’s growth and impact. This vital role is responsible for deepening our grassroots power, expanding our coalition networks, and ensuring the smooth and strategic functioning of our internal operations. As a bridge between our community, our movement partners, and our organizational infrastructure, this role is essential to sustaining and scaling our work.

This is not a static position — it is expected to evolve alongside the organization’s growth and shifting needs. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment; someone who is equally comfortable mobilizing community members, building systems that support organizational sustainability, and co-creating the future of Dar Al-Hurriya. This is a highly collaborative leadership role at the heart of our collective liberation work.

1. Coalition Building and Engagement:

• Build and nurture relationships with community partners and advocacy groups.

• Facilitate coalition meetings, discussions, and collaborations to advance shared goals and strengthen partnerships.

2. Education and Outreach:

• Develop and implement education and outreach strategies alongside the executive director that align with the organization's mission and goals.

• Organize and facilitate community workshops, events, and educational programs to raise awareness and promote action on priority issues.

• Ensure the accessibility and inclusivity of outreach efforts to diverse communities, ensuring equitable participation and engagement.

3. Communications and Content Development:

• Create content for various communication channels, including newsletters, websites, social media, and print materials.

• Develop engaging and persuasive social media messaging that effectively conveys the organization’s mission, program goals, and key initiatives.

• Write, edit, and review content for clarity, impact, and alignment with organizational objectives.

4. Volunteer Management:

• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, training, and management of volunteers.

• Coordinate schedules and assignments for volunteers and ensure adequate staffing levels.

• Manage administrative volunteers/interns as needed

5. Office, IT, and Administrative Support:

• Ensure the organization’s office is well-organized, equipped, and efficiently running at all times.

• Manage office supplies and equipment, including ordering and maintaining inventory.

• Oversee office technology systems, including computers, phones, and IT infrastructure, ensuring their functionality.

• Oversee invoicing, expense tracking, bank deposits and the timely processing of payments and receipts.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping of financial transactions

6. Office Management:

• Oversee the organization’s visitor management system, ensuring a welcoming and professional atmosphere.

• Manage scheduling and coordination for visitors, including board members, donors, and other stakeholders.

• Serve as the first point of contact for inquiries from visitors, ensuring clear communication and positive experiences.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university

• At least 5 years of experience in Palestine-related activism

• Prior experience working in the non-profit sector

• Proficiency in the Arabic language (spoken and written)

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong event planning and organizing skills

• Familiarity with non-profit platforms and tools

• Highly self-motivated and able to work well under pressure

• Adaptable and capable of managing changing responsibilities

• Willingness and ability to support accounting and IT-related tasks as needed

• Strong collaborative skills and experience working with other groups and organizations

To apply: email cover letter and resume to mikopeled@daralhurriya.org