AAI Community Organizer job posting: application deadline June 19

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

Job Posting: June 3, 2009



The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a pan-Asian, not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to empower the Asian American community through advocacy, by utilizing research, education and coalition building. AAI is seeking a full-time organizer to develop leaders to address issues impacting Illinois’ low-income and marginalized Asian American populations.



REPORTS TO: Director of Programs



RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Lead and manage AAI’s community organizing program:

· Build and maintain relationships with Asian American community organizations and leaders,

· Work with Asian American community organizations to identify leaders and issues,

· Develop leaders by providing training workshops and conferences, including AAI’s annual Asian American Leadership Forum,

· Work with leaders to develop and implement organizing campaigns, including AAI’s current immigration reform campaign and its August 2009 Asian American Town Hall Meeting,

· Conduct outreach to elected officials and governmental agencies about AAI's campaigns and efforts to create policy change,

· Collaborate with AAI’s affiliate organizations (Asian American Justice Center, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific American Legal Center),

· Prepare program-related written reports, meeting summaries, press releases and other materials,

· Manage and supervise any organizing-related interns and volunteers, and

* Assist with program-related development; work with AAI’s development staff to maintain relationships with current funders and to help identify and build relationships with prospective program funders;
* Assist the Director of Programs with other tasks, as assigned.



REQUIREMENTS:

* Experience working with Asian American communities,
* Experience in community organizing strongly preferred; experience in developing campaigns and strategic planning is an asset,
* Commitment to social justice and civil rights,
* Excellent written and oral communication skills,
* Ability to work independently, think creatively and prioritize multiple tasks,
* Openness and ability to adapt and respond to changes in the environment,
* Ability to work collaboratively with multi-ethnic, multi-generational or multi-sector communities,
* Bilingual skills in English and an Asian language are an asset,
* Flexible working hours including some evenings and weekends, and
* Reliable transportation required.



START DATE: July 2009 / as soon as possible

SALARY/ BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include health insurance coverage.



Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as soon as they are received. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by June 19, 2009, to Joanna Su, Director of Programs at the address below, via snail mail, fax, or email (joanna@aaichicago.org).



AAI is an equal opportunity employer.

Join us to march on Friday, May 1 for immigrant rights (AAI)

JOIN US!

May Day March and Rally for Immigrant Rights - May 1st

Asian American Institute will march in solidarity with our immigrant
friends, loved ones and community members, as we call for a moratorium on
immigrant raids and deportations and for the passing of just and humane
immigration policy.

Join us for this historic day as we urge our elected officials to make just
immigration policies a priority.

Schedule:
10:30am: Gather at Union Park (SE corner of Ashland and Lake St., across the
street from the Green line Ashland stop). AAI will be there with our friends
from KRCC and AFIRE.

11:00am: Participate in an Interfaith Prayer Gathering coordinated by the
New Sanctuary Coalition Interfaith and the Jewish Council of Urban Affairs
(JCUA)

12:00pm: March Step off from Union Park

1:30pm: Rally at Federal Plaza (Dearborn and Jackson)

To RSVP, contact April Lewton at april@aaichicago.org or call (773)
710-5479 (If you cannot find us, call the number, which is April's cell)

ASIAN AMERICAN INSTITUTE - MILESTONE BENEFIT DINNER

As you know, this year's Milestone theme is "100 Stories in 100 Days," stories from Asian American immigrants, which highlight the need for comprehensive immigration reform. In addition, we will be recognizing the following outstanding Milestone Makers from our community:

* Nancy Chen, Regional Administrator, Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
* Tammy Duckworth, Iraq War Veteran and former Director, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
* Tran Ha, Editor, RedEye


"100 Stories in 100 Days"
Reflecting on the unique stories from
our diverse communities

Thurs., April 30th
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mid America Club
200 E Randolph, 80th Floor
Tickets: $100 each
Raffle tickets: $20 each

AAI: Expanding the Circle: Asian Americans and Boards and Commissions

Dear Friends,

Just a quick reminder to RSVP for our Expanding the Circle panel discussion by March 25th -- we look forward to seeing you at the event!

The Asian American Institute cordially invites you to a panel discussion:

Expanding the Circle:
Asian Americans and Boards and Commissions
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by McDermott Will & Emery
227 W. Monroe Street, 44th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

Asian Americans are underrepresented among the board members of
leading Chicago-area nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, and the majority of leading governmental commissions have no Asian American members.

What can we do to close the gap?

Panelists:
Tariq Butt, M.D., Chicago Board of Education
Lisa Yun Lee, UIC Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
Unmi Song, Lloyd A. Fry Foundation

Moderator:
Jennifer Chen, Hewitt Associates and AAI Board Member

Panelists will discuss their experience in serving on civic boards and commissions, the benefits and importance of board service, the board recruitment process, and typical responsibilities of board members. Light refreshments will be served.

We thank the law firm of McDermott Will & Emery for generously hosting this event, which is co-sponsored by the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Chicago Area, NAAAP-Chicago, and the South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI). This panel discussion is part of AAI's Catalyst for a Responsive Civic Leadership (CRCL) program, which is supported by The Chicago Community Trust.

This event is free of charge, and RSVPs and photo IDs are required for building security purposes. Guests are welcome; please RSVP to Joanna Su at joanna@aaichicago.org or (773) 271-0899 or via facebook by Wednesday, March 25.