Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC · 2 months ago
Anti-Hate Program Manager (Asian American Advocacy, Policy)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expAsian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national nonprofit focused on advancing the civil rights of Asian Americans. The Anti-Hate Program Manager will assist in developing and implementing the Anti-Hate Program, coordinating advocacy initiatives and community outreach related to anti-Asian hate and broader racial justice issues.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Act as a thought partner to the Director of Anti-Hate Program and VP of Strategic Initiatives to support and implement the programmatic agenda for the anti-hate program
Work with policy leads and other staff to implement anti-hate strategies, goals, and solutions
In collaboration with the Director, coordinate with local partner grantees, affiliates, and coalition partners on the anti-hate program to address anti-Asian violence, harassment, and discrimination
Collaborate to advance new ideas and innovations that align with our organizational mission, strategic plan, and programmatic plan for the Anti-Hate initiative
Support and implement the programmatic agenda and ideas that align with AAJC’s mission, strategic plan, and policy goals. This work includes: Legislative and Administrative Advocacy: Conduct legislative and administrative advocacy by supporting efforts to pass legislation to address and prevent anti-Asian hate and discrimination and engage with government agencies tasked with addressing anti-Asian hate and discrimination. While AAJC’s advocacy is focused on the federal level, this work could also encompass state- and local-level advocacy
Data Collection and Analysis: Supplement data collection and analysis by learning about local efforts to collect information about anti-Asian hate, share information about reports submitted to the Stand Against Hatred (SAH) website, and coordinate efforts to encourage reporting of hate crimes and hate incidents
Response and Resources: Coordinate with community-based organizations, service providers, government agencies, racial justice coalitions, and others to build and strengthen resource and referral network, and coordinate response and support to individuals, including intake and referrals as needed
Intervention Training: Lead and promote training on bystander intervention, conflict de-escalation, and training for the Asian American community on how to respond to anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment
Communications: Support narrative development through story collection and adapting talking points for local use; assist communications staff with drafting materials for social media and community education; and support engagement with coalition partners, policymakers, and the media on anti-hate efforts
Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans, including providing content
Assist in setting strategies, goals, and solutions in collaboration with policy leads and other staff
Implement and manage Community Partner subgrants to localize anti-hate initiatives
In collaboration with other AAJC staff, coordinate the translation, production, and dissemination of community education materials
Develop key performance metrics to evaluate and enhance outreach and policy efforts
Apply effective project management skills for successful cross-collaboration with staff and external stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Support fundraising activities and events, grants development and management, and relationships with funders and supporters
Work with the Director of Anti-Hate Program, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Community Engagement, finance, and development teams to craft project budgets and help develop grant proposals related to anti-hate program and related efforts
Provide content/information for donor communications and materials (donor newsletters, action alerts, special reports from the executive director, social media postings, etc.)
Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates and community partners
Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented
Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their program area
Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities
Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested
Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors’ meetings as requested
Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least four years of relevant work experience in legal services, social work, or other fields that involve providing direct support to individuals
Experience in policy advocacy, communications, campaigns, polling, research, political science, and/or field organizing
Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively solve problems, exercise good judgment, and lead change
Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required
Demonstrated track record of forging alliances, working in coalitions, and moving people to take collective action and engage in advocacy
Facilitative and collaborative leadership style with strong people skills
Experience working with diverse groups from various sectors
Excellent researcher, communicator, and writer who can articulate messages to different audiences, including translating law and policy into plain, actionable language
Ability to work collegially with both management and other staff members
Preferred
Master's Degree, Juris Doctorate, or Doctor of Philosophy preferred
Project management experience preferred
Experience in government or leading successful advocacy campaigns preferred
Experience in and knowledge of South Asian and/or Asian American civil and human rights issues on both the local and national level
Benefits
Wellness stipend
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Company
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is a national organization working to empower Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to participate in our democracy and fight for civil and human rights.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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