Assistant Director of Anti-Asian Hate Program (Legislative and Government Relations)The role will be responsible for developing & executing the advocacy strategy for the Anti-Hate Program, in collaboration with the VP of Strategic Initiatives.
COVID vaccination required. Exemption requests considered on a case-by-case basis. Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
Title: Assistant Director of Anti-Hate Program
Reports to: Vice President (VP) of Strategic Initiatives
Term: Immediately
Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week
This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit. Position Summary: The Anti-Hate Program Assistant Director will be primarily responsible for developing and executing the advocacy strategy for Advancing Justice | AAJC's Anti-Hate Program, in collaboration with the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning Act as thought partner to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives on policy priorities, community education, and relationship building to support and implement our programmatic agenda for the Anti-Hate Program and broader racial justice needs.Work closely with program leads and all other staff to collaborate in setting budgets, program goals, and strategies, advancing new ideas and innovations that align with our organizational mission and strategic plan.Work closely with the executive team to share responsibility to spearhead cross-organizational initiatives amongst our internal divisions.Serve as a senior-level mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners.Plan and Strategize Activities Related to Anti-Asian Hate In collaboration with the VP of Strategic Initiatives, coordinate with affiliates, coalition partners, and local partners on anti-hate efforts focused on addressing anti-Asian violence, harassment, and discrimination.Legislative and Administrative Advocacy: Lead advocacy on federal legislation to address and prevent anti-Asian hate and discrimination, and engage with federal government agencies tasked with addressing anti-Asian hate and discrimination.Data Collection and Analysis: Map and analyze reports submitted to the Stand Against Hatred website.Response and Resources: Shape and support AAJC's work to strengthen community response capacity, including crisis response and the resource and referral network for organizations and individuals who have experienced anti-Asian hate and harassment.Intervention Training: Support AAJC's work with Right To Be on bystander intervention, conflict de-escalation, and trainings for the Asian American community on how to respond to anti-Asian and xenophobic harassment.Communications: Support narrative-change efforts by assisting communications staff with story collection, drafting materials for community education and media engagement.In collaboration with the VP, Strategic Initiatives and Director, Community Engagement, support community education on anti-Asian hate and racial justice.Support implementation and management of Community Partner subgrants to expand and localize anti-hate work.Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic communications plans with the Anti-Hate Communications Coordinator and VP, Strategic Initiatives.In collaboration with AAJC staff, coordinate the translation, production, and dissemination of community education materials.Other duties as assigned.Assist with fundraising, grants management, and relationship management with funders and supporters.Work with the VP of Strategic Initiatives, Director of Community Engagement, and finance and development teams to help craft project budgets and grant proposals related to these programs.Provide content/information for donor communications and materials.Attend meetings with prospects/donors as requested.General AAJC Roles 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 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.EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree.At least eight years of relevant work, management, and supervisory experience in policy advocacy or related field.Experience in and knowledge of anti-hate policy, particularly its impact on Asian American communities, preferred.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment, and lead change.Successful 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.Fundraising experience, including building and developing donor relationships.Excellent communicator and writer, who can articulate messages to different audiences.Proven ability to work collegially with management and team members.Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and balance competing assignments.Application Process Send resume with references, short writing sample, and a cover letter to Hiring Manager at ******. Applications with all four items will be considered.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer.
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