Co-Chair a Committee

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your expertise and engage enthusiastic volunteers to support a better U.S.-UN partnership in the greater DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia communities. Program Committee Co-Chairs are vital members of UNA-NCA and can shape the conversation around issues that matter through empowering volunteers to organize events, write blogs and white papers, collaborate with thought-leaders, and co-lead advocacy initiatives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.


Who we are: With the support of more than 2,000 members, volunteers, and supporters in the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area, United Nations of the National Capital Area (UNA-NCA) works to build public knowledge, strengthen US-UN relations, and aid the UN in achieving its goals. 

Call for applications

UNA-NCA is Currently seeking a co-chair to lead the volunteer Human Rights Committee

Qualifications:

• Passion for a better U.S.-UN partnership and leading energetic volunteers in promoting the Global Goals in DC, MD, and Northern VA
• Must be/come current UNA-NCA member
• Availability to commit to regular committee meetings (at least quarterly) and additional meetings with UNA staff, and any planning meetings related to events throughout the year.
• Be self-driven with the ability to work in a flexible environment
• Applicants DO NOT need to be a current member of the committee

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate regular committee meetings (1-2 hours per month)
• Guide the development of committee-led events throughout the year including reviewing event proposals, coordinating with the UNA-NCA office, speaker outreach, and other planning tasks (1+ hours per month)
• Assist with committee administration (1 hour per month)
• Participate in quarterly UNA-NCA Program Leader Meetings (2 hours each quarter)
• Support the committee communications efforts (1 Hour per month)
• Assistance with the maintenance of a program members roster with membership in good standing.

Preferred skills:

• Encourage, mentor, and develop committee members in support of their personal and professional goals
• Support UNA-NCA efforts in advocacy, fundraising, and recruiting new members by developing outreach plans.
• Actively foster and maintain key internal and external relationships within the various working and standing committees of the organization at the local and national chapter levels

To be considered for a co-chair position, please email the Vice Chair of Programs at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. an application with the following components:

1. The co-chair position for which you would like to be considered
2. Introductory message explaining your qualifications and interest in serving as a co-chair
3. Résumé or CV with your name and contact information

We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against anyone for their real or perceived religion, age, race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender identity, visible and invisible disabilities, or veteran status. If you have any questions or need alternative ways to submit your application, please reach out to the Vice Chairs of Programs or call the office at (202) 223-6092, ext. 102.