Job Announcement
National Organizing Coordinator
The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) seeks a hard-working, highly-skilled, talented, and committed individual to serve as the National Organizing Coordinator. This is a position for an individual who has experience in community organizing and advocacy activities to develop and carry out comprehensive organizing efforts that advance NAKASEC’s programs and mission.
Major Responsibilities Include:
* Coordinate a national and local, non-partisan voter education and mobilization campaign, including voter registration and voter assistance.
* Coordinate and manage the civic participation project; work with collaborating organizations on the local and national efforts.
* Develop educational materials and conduct voter research based on exit polls, surveys & reports.
* Identify, monitor and advocate for policies and measures to protect voting rights and increase access and participation of immigrant, Asian Pacific American and Limited English Proficient voters.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key national and local Asian Pacific American and immigrant civic participation groups.
* Assist Communications Coordinator with and participate in media events and conduct on-going media outreach to mainstream and ethnic media to promote the electoral and civic engagement of Asian Pacific American and immigrant communities.
* Maintain knowledge about the external (political, social) environment as it relates to the work and mission of NAKASEC and the centers.
* Coordinate national gatherings/trainings for youth and community leaders at centers using a common curriculum.
* Represent NAKASEC and the centers in national coalitions.
* Produce and maintain reports and other documentation related to the project.
* Develop a strategic plan for developing the program in order to advance the organization’s mission and objectives.
* Provide ongoing support to the Executive Director in all facets of program activities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years experience in organizing and working on Korean American, Asian Pacific American or immigrant community issues and/or civic participation initiatives. Required skills and experience include: Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in local-national partnerships and/or with multi-ethnic or multi-sector communities; experience in community organizing, advocacy and research; experience developing campaigns and strategic planning; excellent capacity to relate well to others and processes; excellent oral communications, writing, and editing skills; articulate with media and other outside resources and supporters; effective collaborator; strategic and creative thinker; ability to work independently; prioritize multiple tasks; ability to meet deadlines; and experience with long-range planning.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with social justice and change issues.
Fluency in the Korean language preferred, but not required.
NAKASEC is a dynamic national organization working to empower the Korean American community through education, advocacy and organizing. The national office is located in Los Angeles, California, with affiliates in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Major program areas include immigrant rights, civic engagement & voter empowerment, and civil rights. NAKASEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full health & dental benefits. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary history and requirement to Jacqueline Chun, Director of Development & Administration, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 or via email at jchun [at] nakasec.org. For more information, please visit our website at www.nakasec.org. No phone calls, please.
Closing Date for Applications: Until position is filled.
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