JOB POSTING

WHO WE ARE:

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) is seeking an Executive Director to lead a dynamic grassroots based organization. Key political events during the 1990s including the 1992 LA Civil Unrest and the passage of state and federal anti-immigrant legislation prompted local community centers to come together to form NAKASEC.

Thus, NAKASEC is a unique organization among national organizations:  the local organizations were the driving force and creators of NAKASEC to ensure that the national voice reflected the local issues and that NAKASEC is firmly grounded in grassroots organizing.  NAKASEC was founded in 1994 to advance a progressive voice and promote the full participation of Korean Americans within a diverse, national social justice movement.  In the current political and fiscal climate, the need is profound to ensure that the dynamics of the national social justice movement are realized and protected.

NAKASEC is currently based in D.C. with staff based in Los Angeles, along with affiliate organizations in Los Angeles (The Korean Resource Center) and in Chicago (The Korean American Resource & Cultural Center). For more than 15 years, NAKASEC and its affiliates have formed a strong and unique network that forwards a holistic empowerment model. Our affiliates provide programs in education, social services, culture, civic engagement and organizing that address the full human & political needs of community members. NAKASEC develops sound and informed policy advocacy goals, produces relevant educational materials and coordinates results-oriented national grassroots campaigns. These campaigns are informed by our participation in national strategy formations and directed by the leadership of our affiliates.

Our successes span from the restoration of critical benefits such as SSI and food stamps in the late 1990s to the reauthorization and expansion of the state children’s health insurance program in 2009 and the registration, education and mobilization of tens of thousands of voters in 2008. In recent years, NAKASEC’s reach has broadened as it developed partnerships with local Korean American organizations in various cities and states including East Bay, CA, Dayton, Ohio, Doraville, GA, Anchorage, AK, Dallas, TX, Minneapolis, MN, and greater Washington DC area.

NAKASEC has secured the support of leading foundations, including the Four Freedoms Fund, Ford Foundation, and Atlantic Philanthropies among others, and its financial picture is cautious but stable.  The organization has a staff of eight plus interns, based in both DC and Los Angeles, and a national board of 17 representing all major regions of the United States.  The board is comprised of a healthy mix of newer and long-term supporters, and is diverse in perspectives, skills and careers, ages, and first and second-generation Korean Americans.

Program areas include: Census 2010, Civic Engagement & Voter Empowerment, Civil Rights (Hate Crimes, Language Access, Voting Rights), Financial Empowerment (Foreclosure counseling and prevention, financial literacy, and Low Income Tax Clinics), Health Reform, Immigrant Rights (Immigration Reform and Immigrant Integration), Youth Leadership Development, and Workers’ Rights.

Coalitions and Campaigns: NAKASEC plays a leadership role in the following campaigns and coalitions: Campaign for Community Values, Fair Immigration Reform Movement/Immigrant Organizing Committee, Health Rights Organizing Project,  National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Reform Immigration For America, Rights Working Group, United We DREAM, and the We Are America Alliance

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate should possess the following critical attributes for success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Political analysis and strategy: Strategic thinking and leadership in developing annual plans, new programs, and national grassroots campaigns.
• Fundraising: Develop, manage and maintain fundraising plan including building and maintaining relationships with funders, grant writing, event organizing, and maintaining and expanding membership base.
• Financial Management: Develop annual budget with the board and manage funds effectively.
• Collaborations and Strategic Partnerships: Build strategic alliances and collaborations with organizational and institutional partners locally and nationally.
• Personnel Management and Board Development: Maintain effective relations with the Board of Directors and assist in Board cultivation and development. Hire, supervise and evaluate staff and contractors.
• Programs: Oversee, develop and evaluate all programs. Oversee provision of program and technical support to affiliates and members.
• Media and public relations: Oversee media and communications activities including press events, production of media materials and publications, and public speaking at conferences and events.

Salary range: Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. Full health, dental, vision, and life insurance provided.

Job Location: The successful applicant may be based in DC or Los Angeles.

Application Date: Resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis; based on the anticipated timing of the search, we highly recommend all applications and recommendations are submitted by May 31, 2011

To apply, email (preferred method), fax or mail cover letter, resume, 3 relevant writing samples (such as policy analysis, fundraising letter, funding proposal), salary history and three references to:

Policy Analyst

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) seeks a hardworking, highly skilled, talented, and committed individual to serve as the Policy Analyst focusing on economic security and civic engagement of low-income seniors for its Washington D.C. office.

NAKASEC is a dynamic grassroots-based organization founded in 1994 by local community centers to project a progressive voice and promote the full participation of Korean Americans within the social justice movement. NAKASEC has offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. NAKASEC has affiliates in Los Angeles (The Korean Resource Center) and in Chicago (The Korean American Resource & Cultural Center) and works in partnership with local community based organizations across the nation. Major program areas: Civic Engagement (Redistricting, Elections and Census), Civil Rights (LGBTQ, Hate Crimes, Language Access, Voting Rights), Financial Empowerment, Immigrant Rights (Immigration Reform, Immigrant Integration, and Enforcement), Youth Organizing, and Technical Assistance.

Major Responsibilities

• Be a part of a local-national team that implements a multi-pronged education, advocacy and organizing project to strengthen elder civic engagement in economic security issues.
• Develop and implement a policy agenda focused on economic security for low-income communities.
• Advocate for policies and measures to enhance and address the economic security needs of low-income seniors.
• Conduct research and analyze existing data and studies to identify priority concerns and economic status of low-income seniors.
• Produce relevant educational materials.
• Represent NAKASEC at constituent and coalition partner meetings, events, and conferences. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key national and local groups.
• Speak on behalf of NAKASEC at conferences and events. Help coordinate media relevant activities including the development of messaging points and spokespersons.
• Oversee project evaluation activities.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and program support to NAKASEC affiliates and partners.
• Work with NAKASEC staff as a team to create a strategic plan for developing new programs and building organizational capacity that will advance the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Produce and maintain relevant work & grant reports and other documentation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years experience working on Korean American, Asian American & Pacific Islander, or economic security/empowerment policy initiatives. Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Strong research and analytical capacity. Experience in policy and legislative advocacy desired. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, think creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work collaboratively in local-national or multi sectoral/ethnic partnerships. Some experience in working with ethnic and/or mainstream media desirable. Experience in community organizing and electoral campaigns an asset. This position requires occasional travel and ability to work some weekends.

NAKASEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full health, dental, and vision insurance.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary history and requirement to Yeon-Ok Suh, NAKASEC, 1628 16^th Street, Suite 306, Washington D.C. 20009 or via email at jobs@nakasec.org.  Put “NAKASEC POLICY ANALYST SEARCH” in the subject line if applying via e-mail. Only complete applications will be considered. For more information, please visit our website at www.nakasec.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.

Closing date: May 13, 2011

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) seeks a hard-working, highly-skilled, talented, and committed individual to serve as the Program Associate (Civic Engagement Program) to coordinate projects related to community organizing, civic engagement and voter empowerment in its Washington D.C. office.

NAKASEC is a dynamic grassroots-based organization founded in 1994 by local community centers to project a progressive voice and promote the full participation of Korean Americans within the social justice movement. NAKASEC has offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. NAKASEC has affiliates in Los Angeles (The Korean Resource Center) and in Chicago (The Korean American Resource & Cultural Center) and works in partnership with local community based organizations across the nation. Major program areas: Civic Engagement (Redistricting, Elections and Census), Civil Rights (LGBTQ, Hate Crimes, Language Access, Voting Rights), Financial Empowerment, Immigrant Rights (Immigration Reform, Immigrant Integration, and Enforcement), Youth Organizing, and Technical Assistance.

Major Responsibilities

• Coordinate a national, non-partisan civic engagement campaign including voter education and research as well as supporting local efforts in voter mobilization and assistance.
• Advocate for policies and measures to protect voting rights and increase access and participation of minority, new, minority, and Limited English Proficient voters.
• Represent NAKASEC at constituent and coalition partner meetings, events, and conferences. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key national and local groups.
• Oversee and manage the NAKASEC internship program including recruiting, training and creating a network.
• Develop learning projects to build youth leadership and awareness.
• Develop core curriculum on grassroots organizing, movement building and the Korean American/Asian American & Pacific Islander progressive community for training purposes.
• Work with executive director to develop the NAKASEC organizational membership program. Strengthen and systematize NAKASEC volunteer component.
• Speak on behalf of NAKASEC at conferences and events. Help coordinate relevant media activities.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance and program support to NAKASEC affiliates and partners.
• Work with NAKASEC staff as a team to create a strategic plan for developing new programs and building organizational capacity that will advance the organization’s mission and objectives.
• Produce and maintain relevant work & grant reports and other documentation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years experience working on Korean American, Asian American & Pacific Islander, or immigrant civic engagement initiatives. Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Strong research and analytical capacity. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, think creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work collaboratively in local-national partnerships or with multi-ethnic or multi-sector communities. Some experience in working with ethnic and/or mainstream media desirable. Experience in community organizing and electoral campaigns an asset. This position requires occasional travel and ability to work some weekends.

NAKASEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full health, dental, and vision insurance.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary history and requirement to Yeon-Ok Suh, NAKASEC, 1628 16^th Street, Suite 306, Washington D.C. 20009 or via email at jobs@nakasec.org.  For more information, please visit our website at www.nakasec.org.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.

Closing date: April 29, 2011

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) is seeking an Operations Manager for its D.C. office.

NAKASEC is a dynamic grassroots-based organization founded in 1994 by local community centers to project a progressive voice and promote the full participation of Korean Americans within the social justice movement. NAKASEC has offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC. NAKASEC has affiliates in Los Angeles (The Korean Resource Center) and in Chicago (The Korean American Resource & Cultural Center) and works in partnership with local community based organizations across the nation. Major program areas: Civic Engagement (Redistricting, Elections and Census), Civil Rights (LGBTQ, Hate Crimes, Language Access, Voting Rights), Financial Empowerment, Immigrant Rights (Immigration Reform, Immigrant Integration, and Enforcement), Youth Organizing, and Technical Assistance.

Qualifications:

NAKASEC is seeking a highly-motivated, organized and experienced individual for this position. Bachelor’s Degree and/or successful experience in at least 5 years of administrative experience; Self-starter with excellent administrative skills, including strong organizational development, problem-solving and analytical skills; Acute attention to detail, and commitment to excellence and high standards; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Familiarity with basic social media platforms and database management a plus; Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat; Ability to work independently and participate as a team player; Experience managing grant reports and proposals is desired; A high level of interest in the areas of community organizing, policy advocacy, social justice and immigrant rights issues a plus; Knowledge and understanding of the Korean American / Asian American and Pacific Islander community issues and experience at non-profit community based organizations is strongly desired.

Salary range: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date: January 20, 2011 or until filled.

To apply, email, fax or mail cover letter, resume, salary history and three references to:

NAKASEC Operations Manager Search

1628 16^th Street, NW, Suite 306

Washington, DC, 20009

jobs@nakasec.org / Fax: 202-299-9541

JOB DESCRIPTION - Operations Manager

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide executive support to senior management team to ensure organization’s strategic plan, work plans, and projects are effectively implemented
• Administer all the human resources such as hiring and orientation of new employees; periodically update the personnel policy and ensure compliance with labor regulations, maintain personnel files, calculate staff leave balance and leave requests, oversee benefits program as well as required insurance and workers compensation related to the organization and employees
• Hire and manage consultants including creation of contract agreements, recruitment and selection.
• Manage the internship program from recruitment and tracking as well as assist in the training and creation of a network.
• Coordinate board, staff, and committee meetings, including preparing materials, providing on-site support for meetings, generating meeting notes, and maintaining board records.
• Provide logistical support and coordination for program meetings, teleconferences, and events
• Make complex travel arrangements.
• Provide support to the communications staff on publications, media, and other activities
• Maintain programmatic and development databases
• Support executive director in submission of grant reports and proposals as well as in coordination of fundraising activities
• General office management and administrative duties such as filing, maintain and order supplies, contact and database management, general communications, and scheduling

Activities include:

• Drafting a range of written materials, including press statements, fact sheets, promotional and fundraising related materials for internal and external distribution;
• Providing support to NAKASEC’s core programs in such areas as outreach, material development, coalition-building, program promotions, recruitment of volunteers, event planning, fundraising, etc.
• Supporting in research with issues such as health care, immigration reform, elections, Census, etc.
• Supporting volunteer recruitment efforts locally
• Updating NAKASEC website, facebook and twitter
• Managing media, legislative, and organization directories

Skills:

Applicant should have excellent writing and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in Korean is a plus. Familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet-based research is required and experience in web-design is welcome. Needs to be able to work independently, meet deadlines, think creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks.

Application:

Please send a cover letter and resume to HyunJoo Lee at hlee@nakasec.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities Include:
• Lead legislative and policy advocacy activities related to immigrant rights and civil rights issues.
• Be a part of a team that develops grassroots mobilizing campaigns that includes components of organizing, communications, and education.
• Lead and participate in on-going advocacy efforts to promote policies and legislation of importance to immigrant, Korean American, and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
• Research and analysis on relevant policy issues
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant organizational and institutional partners nationally and locally.
• Work closely with and provide technical assistance & program support to NAKASEC affiliates.
• Coordinate and oversee certain fundraising activities related to the project including grant reports and fundraisers.
• Oversee the publication of relevant public education materials.
• Public speaking at conferences and events.
• Coordinate relevant media & publicity efforts.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years experience working community issues and/or civic participation initiatives. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently, think creatively and prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in local-national partnerships and/or with multi-ethnic or multi-sector communities.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in policy advocacy, research, and community organizing strongly preferred. Experience developing campaigns and strategic planning an asset. Fluency in the Korean language preferred, but not required.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary history and requirement to Jeong Yeon Hong, Director of Community Education & Administration, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 or via email at jhong@nakasec.org. NAKASEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full health, dental, vision and life insurance.

NAKASEC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.

For more information: please visit our website at www.nakasec.org.

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (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, CA and works with affiliates in Los Angeles and Chicago. A D.C. Office was opened in Sept. 2008.

NAKASEC seeks a hard-working, talented, and committed individual to serve as the Policy Manager. This is a position for an individual who has experience in immigrant rights and/or community organizing and wants to continue an active and high level of involvement with immigration issues and policies, grassroots organizing and advocacy, and strategic planning. The United States is in the midst of radically changing its immigration laws; this is an opportunity to be an active part of this historic movement.

Major Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as the lead for planning and implementing field activities and support policy advocacy activities related to NAKASEC’s Immigrant Rights Project efforts.
• Be a part of a team that develops grassroots mobilizing campaigns that includes components of organizing, communications, and education.
• Keep abreast of all current political issues and proposals related to immigration reform, and communicate NAKASEC’s position to constituents and legislators to obtain their support, as well as inform and advise NAKASEC and affiliates related to immigration reform and immigrant rights.
• Develop awareness of and ensure NAKASEC responds appropriately to current policies and issues affecting minority and disadvantaged communities through research, analysis, and consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant immigrant rights coalitions nationally and locally.
• Develop issue-relevant publications for the community and stakeholders.
• Speak on behalf of NAKASEC at conferences and events.
• Work with the NAKASEC staff and the centers on media outreach.
• Coordinate and oversee certain fundraising activities related to the project including grant reports and fundraisers.
• Provide technical assistance & program support to NAKASEC affiliates.
• Provide ongoing support to the Executive Director in all facets of the work.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years experience working on Korean American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, or immigrant community issues and/or civic participation initiatives. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work independently, think creatively and prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in local-national partnerships and/or with multi-ethnic or multi-sector communities.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in community organizing, policy advocacy and research strongly preferred. Experience developing campaigns and strategic planning an asset. Fluency in the Korean language preferred, but not required.

To apply: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary history and requirement to Jeong Yeon Hong, Director of Community Education & Administration, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 or via email at jhong@nakasec.org. NAKASEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full health & dental benefits.

NAKASEC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.

For more information: please visit our website at www.nakasec.org. No phone calls, please.

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) seeks a hard-working, highly-skilled, talented, and committed individual to serve as the Program Associate. This is a position for an individual who has experience in the areas office administration, media relations, public education, policy advocacy, and community organizing.

Major Responsibilities Include:
•    Provide administrative support to the Executive Director including scheduling meetings.
•    Provide ongoing support to the Executive Director in all facets of fundraising (donor management, events, and grants).
•    Implement an eCommunications / eAdvocacy strategy for NAKASEC.
•    Assist in planning and implementing activities and campaigns related to NAKASEC’s programs’ work, including but not limited to Immigrant Rights Project and Health Reform.
•    Provide on-going technical assistance & program support to NAKASEC affiliates.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years experience in the following areas: Demonstrated experience working with new web technologies and other viral marketing strategies. Graphic design skills and knowledge of layout and design. Writing and editing documents such as grant proposals/reports, press releases, or issue papers; organizing issues based or fundraising events and campaigns; coordinating media activities including press conferences and briefings; Research and analysis of issues, trends and communities.

Required Skills:
Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills. Strong research and analytical capacity. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, think creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks. Familiarity with HTML and CSS. Excellent organizational and coordination skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research required and HTML and Filemaker.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in a social justice organization based working within immigrant/Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Proficiency in the Korean language (written and/or oral) 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 with a satellite office in Washington, DC and affiliates in Los Angeles and Chicago. Major program areas include immigrant rights, health reform, 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 Jeong Yeon Hong, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019 or via email at jhong@nakasec.org.  For more information, please visit our website at www.nakasec.org.

Closing Date for Applications: June 30

June 23, 2009 ~ Washington D.C.

Join hundreds of young people from across the country this summer to storm the offices of legislators and participate in a graduation ceremony advocating for the DREAM Act, sponsored by the United We DREAM coalition. Register today to be a part of this youth-led struggle for and by immigrant youth!

Save your spot! Register today at www.DREAMACTIVIST.org !

(Help us collect graduation gowns for this event, contact us at events@unitedwedream.org)

This week, hundreds of allied organizations launched the campaign to Reform Immigration FOR America in 40 different cities! (Video and photos from Los Angeles launch)

Tomorrow, over 700 community members will be in our nation’s Capitol to tell Congress: “We can’t afford to wait any longer. America needs to reform immigration now.”

For those who cannot be here with us, with one-click you can join us on paper. Please take 30 seconds to send a free fax to your Senators and Representatives right now:

www.ReformImmigrationFORAmerica.org?p=NAKASEC

Please share this to your friends, family and neighbors. Our national goal is to back up our 700 community members in D.C. on June 4th with 2,500 phone calls and 20,000 faxes.

President Obama has said reforming the immigration system is a priority for him. But it’s going to take more than just having the President on our side to win. We need 279 votes to pass comprehensive immigration reform – 218 US Representatives + 60 Senators + the President’s signature. Over the coming months, NAKASEC and our allies ask you to help us flood Congress and the White House with faxes, calls, emails, and visits.

Our economy and thousands of families are suffering under the burden of a broken system. The time has come for just and humane immigration reform. We cannot wait any longer.

Together, we can make this happen.

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