National Field Organizer and Trainer

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.  Headquartered in Washington, D.C. , APIAVote has worked with over a dozen national^* and 150 local organizations since 1996 on short-term campaigns.  Incorporated during the fall of 2005, APIAVote is focused on continuing its important work in the field to promote voter outreach and education activities, building a stronger research and policy component, and expanding local and national internal capacity building and strategic planning work necessary for long-term sustainability in the area of civic participation and voter empowerment.  THE POSITION: The National Field Organizer and Trainer, under the direction of the Executive Director, is responsible for creating and implementing field plans, building and sustaining long term partnerships with local and national organizations, and training and building the capacity of volunteers and partners.  In this role, this staff member will also serve as the coordinator for the APIAVote trainings and perform other duties as assigned.JOB DESCRIPTION: The National Field Organizer will be responsible for:Developing civic engagement, voter education and mobilization strategies in targeted areas

QUALIFICATIONS:

The National Field Organizer must have:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in electoral work and community organizing around issues

• Ability in developing leaders and organizations in an organizing context, issues and campaign development, and training new organizers and leaders

• Demonstrated experience in organizational assessment

• Familiarity with and openness to different approaches in grassroots organizing

• Extensive experience in organizing communities effectively with attention to detail and follow-through

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability and success in working in coalitions with a diverse group of people

• Strong facilitation and speaking skills

• Ability to serve as an effective team leader while understanding team dynamics

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to conduct community outreach and organizing throughout the country

• An entrepreneurial spirit since we are in the process of building this organization

• Capacity to prioritize multiple and competing projects, manage complex workload, and meet deadlines

• Ability to assist in drafting, designing, and preparing educational and campaign materials

• Capability to take initiative and to solve problems independently or collaboratively as a member of a team

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and on deadlines

• Strong written, communication and organizational skills

• Excellent administrative and computer skills

• High level of personal energy and commitment to working on behalf of Asian American and Pacific Islanders and for social justice and social change

• Substantive knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander community and its issues

SALARY & BENEFITS:

• Salary dependent upon experience

• Health & dental insurance

• Paid vacation & holidays

HOW TO APPLY:

• Send a resume with a letter of interest

• Send a writing sample – English and any other supporting materials

WHERE TO SEND TO:

APIAVote

Attn: Christine Chen, Executive Director