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Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Programs is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of the organization’s programs.
The ideal candidate has ability and vision to further develop and enhance CAUSE programs. The position calls for an individual with experience in program curriculum development, management, and execution as well as personnel management. CAUSE seeks candidates with a solid understanding of the political landscape in Southern California as well as a strong desire to empower Asian Pacific Americans (APA) to participate in civic and political spaces.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Programming (60%)
Programming Development:
Develop the overall direction and vision of CAUSE programs in accordance with the organization’s mission and goals
Consistently engage relevant stakeholders in discussion and strategizing for program development purposes
Establish short and long-term program goals and objectives
Incorporate past program evaluations, data, and feedback into program curriculums to ensure continued growth
Oversee the development and implementation of an outreach strategy for the purposes of program participant and facilitator/speaker recruitment purposes
Support with the development of program-related marketing materials
Cultivate, manage, and maintain key relationships with community partners; media contacts; program-related speakers and workshop facilitators; program participants and alumni; and potential donors/funders
Conduct market and community research when necessary
Produce memos for all program related research/analyses
Program Management:
Direct regular program impact analysis
Routinely modify and improve program curriculums, structures, and processes as deemed necessary by results of program analyses
Set key deadlines to ensure the quality outcomes for all programs
Oversee the production of program materials and details
Maintain an awareness of overall program budget
Ensure program details are communicated to all relevant stakeholders
Ensure the overall high quality and success of the organization’s core programs
Program Execution:
Lead and direct program speakers and/or workshop facilitators
Ensure the quality of day-of program details, vendor coordination, and management of program participants
Monitor and control program schedules and deadlines
Manage and train supporting program staff
Ensure high quality of work and productivity of supporting program staff
Conduct performance evaluations for program staff
FUNDRAISING (10%)
Lead and direct program speakers and special guests
Ensure the quality of day-of program details, vendor coordination, and management of program participants
Manage production of annual fall fundraising appeal, mail out and distribution, call lists, and overall fundraising goals
Monitor and control fundraiser schedules, deadlines, and run of show (day-of events)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree
3-5+ years of personnel and nonprofit program management preferred
Fluency in an Asian language is desirable
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
High proficiency in Google Apps (Mail, Docs, Calendar, Drive)
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Attention to details and deadline-oriented
HOURS
Full Time Exempt, 40 Hours/Week*
SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience. Health and retirement benefits included.
Retirement benefits effective after 1 year vesting period.
LOCATION
The position is based in Los Angeles, CA.
* Employee expected to travel and work extended hours and on weekends as necessary
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ABOUT CAUSE
Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan, community-based organization with a mission to advance the civic and political empowerment of the Asian Pacific American (APA) community through nonpartisan voter outreach, training, and education as well as leadership development.
Founded in 1993, CAUSE is comprised of committed professional, business, community and political leaders, and has established itself as a unique nonpartisan APA organization dedicated solely to APA civic and political participation. Based in the Greater Los Angeles area, CAUSE’s influence reaches throughout the nation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CAUSE celebrates and encourages diversity. CAUSE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Center for Asian Americans United for Self Empowerment (CAUSE)
360 E. 2nd Street, Suite 819
Los Angeles, CA 90012
info@causeusa.org
213-269-4639