We’re Hiring! (Organizing Director)
Friday, March 26th, 2021
Position: Organizing Director
Organization: Korean Resource Center (KRC) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization
Location: Los Angeles and/or Fullerton, California
Mission and Background:
Korean Resource Center’s mission is empowering low-income, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and people of color communities in Southern California.
KRC was founded in 1983 to empower Korean American low-income immigrant and people of color communities. In the late 1990’s KRC deepened its work on local issues in order to forge a Korean American progressive agenda. KRC is committed to advocating for racial, economic and social justice for immigrant and people of color communities. KRC’s guiding principles are: “Live Right, Know your Roots, Live in Strength, and Live in Harmony.”
We have two offices in Los Angeles and one in Fullerton.Korean Resource Center’s mission is empowering low-income, immigrants, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and people of color communities in Southern California.
KRC was founded in 1983 to empower Korean American low-income immigrant and people of color communities. In the late 1990’s KRC deepened its work on local issues in order to forge a Korean American progressive agenda. KRC is committed to advocating for racial, economic and social justice for immigrant and people of color communities. KRC’s guiding principles are: “Live Right, Know your Roots, Live in Strength, and Live in Harmony.”
We have two offices in Los Angeles and one in Fullerton.
Position:
KRC is looking for an Organizing Director who is committed to creating long-term change in immigrant communities. The successful candidate is dedicated, self-motivated, and creative. S/he is experienced in building relationships with individuals and organizations, working with Korean American immigrants and organizing within communities, moving actions and campaigns forward, and collaborating effectively as part of a team. This position is based in Los Angeles and will work with immigrant communities in both Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Team Management and Leadership
Lead the design and management of KRC’s overall civic engagement and organizing strategies
Effectively build a team of organizers invested in building power and establishing deep relationships with grassroots leaders and community members.
Manage organizing staff and develop their leadership. Ensure that the team has clarity at all levels by modeling, building, and supporting effective communication, coordination and a performance oriented culture.
Be a public leader by managing a portfolio of significant donors and funders, in partnership with the Executive Director.
Organizing, Education & Campaign Coordination
Develop and implement a work plan for a multi-pronged education, advocacy and organizing projects to advance policies that improve the lives of Korean, AAPI communities and other low-income immigrants of color.
Lead strategic direction of issue campaigns with a focus on building power, by aligning campaigns to civic engagement and elections, narrative and communications, and growing KRC’s base.
Use deep power analysis and issue-cutting skills to help organizers and managers create and execute effective campaign strategies by building a culture of campaigning that captivates and focuses people.
Lead process to develop long-term agendas and power analysis for various campaign areas (Citizenship4All, Housing4ALL, Health4ALL, Education4ALL, Sanctuary4ALL) with staff, grassroots leaders and coalitions.
Plan and lead direct actions with staff, leaders and coalitions.
Help organize press conferences, actions, and other events to support local, statewide and national issue campaigns.
Work closely with KRC Communications Team to expand digital organizing efforts.
Produce relevant educational materials including reports, policy analyses, and fact sheets.
Skills and Qualification
Commitment and passion for racial, gender and economic justice and their intersections, both inside and outside organizations.
Knowledge of immigration issues and policies relevant to Korean American, AAPI, immigrant and low income communities of color.
A minimum of 5 years’ or comparative experience working with community, labor, or electoral organizations with success in developing and winning campaigns.
Similar level of experience supervising staff in an organizing setting, with a strong track record of building teams and developing staff leadership.
Familiarity with California’s political and organizing landscape
Familiarity with California’s immigrant rights organizing landscape and Korean American populations and communities
Demonstrated competence in creative and problem-solving skills
Committed to team building in a wellness-oriented framework in organizing and movement building
Well versed in current immigrant policies and issues
Extensive knowledge in Voter Database and Software
Experience in predictive models and national voter file databases
Extensive history with web-based constituent relationship management and CiviCRM in particular.
Strong project and people management skills.
Strong interpersonal, relational and organizational communication skills.
Superior public speaking, writing, and analytical skills
Ability and willingness to travel (when it is safe to do so).
Bilingual/bicultural English/Korean is a must
Experience building strong relationships with diverse allies and constituents
Salary Details
Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter and résumé, to jobs@krcla.org. In your cover letter, please tell us how your personal and professional background informs why you are interested in working as an Organizing Director with KRC. Please highlight your personal or professional experience working with communities of color.
*KRC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.