For all our graduates...

Hello friends & colleagues -

The Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) is pleased to announce the re-opening of its Executive Director search process. You may be familiar with our work and our partnerships with local and national AAPI community based organizations. APIAVote is a progressive 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes civic participation of the Asian and Pacific Islander community.

The position of Executive Director requires strong field strategy and management experience. APIAVote's primary goal is to build the field and organizational capacity of our local and national partner organizations, through coalition building and training. Its program focus addresses voter registration, get-out-the-vote (GOTV) initiatives, media/communications strategy and voter file operations.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and oversees a small staff that does administrative, field, communications, and program management tasks. S/he is responsible for day-to-day operations including its effective staff administration, fundraising, communications, field organizing, training and partner relationships.

This is a wonderful organization that addresses a distinct community need. It is also a great opportunity for a qualified and innovative candidate. Please forward this to your networks, and any interested parties. If you have any questions regarding APIAVote, please take a look at our website (www.apiavote.org/jobs), or contact the ED Search Committee at APIAVotejobs@gmail.com.

Thank you for your help.

Sincerely,

Jeanette Moy

Executive Director Search Committee

APIAVote Board of Directors

Vida Benavides

Interim Executive Director

APIAVote

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POSITION: Executive Director

INSTITUTION: Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote)

LOCATION: Washington, DC

DEADLINE: April 15, 2009



ABOUT APIAVote: Founded in 1996, APIAVote is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that encourages and promotes civic participation of Asian Pacific Islander Americans in the electoral and public policy processes at the national, state and local levels. APIAVote envisions a society in which all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans fully participate in and have access to the democratic process.

The Executive Director of APIAVote will report to the board of directors and manage a team of professionals and staff appropriate to the scope and scale of the organization's work.

SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS: The Executive Director of APIAVote will have the primary responsibility of leading the organization through:

Fundraising and Financial Management

· Develop, manage and monitor organization's fundraising plan, including building and maintaining relationships with funders. Develop, manage and monitor organization's financial management system.

Programs

· Develop and oversee all programs of APIAVote, including field and leadership programs.

· Assist local partners to implement their civic participation campaigns.

· Develop and oversee APIAVote's communications program, to promote awareness of API civic engagement issues and highlight the work of local partners.

Coalition building and collaboration

· Promote strategic alliances and collaborations with organizational and institutional partners.

· Establish APIAVote as a leader in convening diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities to project a unified voice.

Personnel Management

· Hire, manage and evaluate staff and contractors, and provide supervision to senior and administrative staff, ensuring that staff have adequate resources, training and support.

Board Development

· Maintain strong and effective relations with the Board of Directors by providing thoughtful and timely information.

· Provide support to Board committees and assist with Board cultivation and development.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a motivated individual with experience in financial management and oversight, strategic planning, civic engagement, community/electoral organizing and fundraising at the national level. Excellent communication and presentation skills are required. Ability to manage staff and resources efficiently is critical.

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience. Full health and dental insurance provided.

SEND RESUMES TO: APIAVote Executive Director Search Committee - apiavotejobs@gmail.com

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please visit www.apiavote.org/jobs or send an inquiry to apiavotejobs@gmail.com