Asian American Community Fund of Pennsylvania (AACFPA): Program Manager

Asian American Community Fund of Pennsylvania (AACFPA): Program Manager

LOCATION

PA

SALARY

$60,000 - $63,000 (Yearly)

COMPANY

Asian American Community Fund of Pennsylvania (AACFPA)

DEPARTMENT

Organizing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Non-Profit

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff Manager (overseeing staff within a specific department, and/or reporting to a Department Director. Ex: Deputy Data Director, Regional Organizing Director, GOTV Director)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Submit a resume and cover letter OR the following through this job portal: A bullet-point list of your relevant experience and skills, including paid and unpaid labor A paragraph statement describing why you wish to work for AACFPA, what makes you the ideal candidate for this position, and what building Asian American political and civic power means to you

APPLICATION LINK

JOB DESCRIPTION

Program Manager About the Organization: The Asian American Community Fund of PA (AACFPA) is the first-ever statewide nonpartisan civic engagement organization directly advocating for the needs of Asian Pacific Islanders in PA. Built by Asian American community leaders across the state with a collective 50 years of experience advocating for our people, we build long-term political power and win justice for our communities. This position is shared with our sibling entity, the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance (API PA), a separate 501(c)4, to whom the employee may also report and provide services consistent with the below duties on occasion. Position Overview: The Program Manager reports directly to the Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance in providing organizing, coordination, and administrative support to help implement the goals and programs of the statewide Power Caucus. The Program Manager will also implement the Community Fund’s Unity Grants and Fellowship Program and the annual SEED Fellowship. This includes working with AACFPA and API PA staff, members, community leaders, elected officials, and partner organizations in support of racial and economic justice in Asian American communities across the Commonwealth. This position is shared with API PA, to whom the employee may also report and provide services consistent with the below duties on occasion. Responsibilities: The following responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work. They are not exhaustive; duties may change with notice. Caucus Organizing & Development (40%) Conduct periodic 1-on-1s with current members of the Power Caucus Onboard new Caucus members Maintain tracking of Power Caucus leaders’ engagement, skills, and growth edges; strategize on asks to increase solidarity, confidence, and skills Support Coordinating Committee with political education and skills-building trainings Coordinate Power Caucus subcommittees as appropriate Facilitate all-Caucus spaces as needed Plan and implement joint canvass days, phonebanks, textbanks, civic engagement events; support leader promotion and recruitment; training at events; post-event debriefing Coach Caucus organizations on recruiting and managing volunteers Plan the annual Power Caucus retreat; handle logistics Collaborate with Data staff to train and support use of VAN and other political technology by Power Caucus members Support Caucus leaders in planning field outreach and applying lessons to improve next events SEED Fellowship Program Coordination (20%) Coordinate the SEED Fellowship alongside the Organizing Director Manage training, political education sessions, and evaluate candidate performance Unity Grants Program (25%) Coordinate the Community Fund's Arts & Culture Grants (Unity Grants) program Collaborate with staff to implement voter registration and civic engagement programming through Grants Prospect new potential grantees and assess staffing needs Administrative and Operations Support (15%) Coordinate backend of re-granting and reimbursement for Power Caucus Coordinate re-granting for Unity Grant Arts and Culture program Coordinate onboarding and processing payroll of SEED fellows Provide grant reporting and administrative support to Directors as needed Preferred Qualifications: There is no formal education requirement. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of community, issue, or electoral organizing experience, and at least 1 year in a managerial role Ability to build consensus, negotiate, and work in a highly collaborative environment; experience with coalition work and facilitation Experience operating in and/or organizing Asian communities Understanding of AACFPA’s/API PA’s values and programs, or willingness to learn Experience coordinating grant and fellowship programs Experience with VAN, Google Suite, and related tools Ability to build trust and relationships with partners and allies Ability to adapt to new technology and platforms Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with prioritization Open to flexible hours including evenings/weekends Access to cell phone, laptop/tablet, and reliable internet In-person activity required with travel; remote work possible for some tasks Work Environment / Physical Demands: This position is hybrid with travel within Pennsylvania for in-person events and meetings. Applicants should be able to work at a computer for extended periods, communicate clearly on the phone and in person, and lift up to 10 pounds occasionally. Note: This job description may not cover all activities required; duties may change with notice. Employment Terms: This is a full-time role at 40 hours per week with a salary of $60,000-$63,000 annually. This position is exempt. How to Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter OR use the portal described above. Applications will be reviewed as received. EEO notice: The Asian American Community Fund of PA contracts with Resilient Strategies LLC for backend and operational support. Resilient Strategies is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who are queer, trans, non-binary, BIPOC, people with disabilities, parents, system-impacted individuals, immigrants, or who have experienced gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance applies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Job Post