Job Posting

The Asian American Civic Association (AACA) provides limited English speaking and economically disadvantaged people with education, occupational training and social services enabling them to realize lasting economic self-sufficiency.

Full-time Position Available: Assistant Director

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and management of the Asian American Civic Association operations reporting to the Executive Director

• Oversee workforce development and adult education programs including job training programs, job readiness and employment placement, adult English for Speakers of Other Languages, and workplace education

• Lead, supervise, and coach Program Directors who are responsible for outreach and recruitment, assessment, selection, case management, training, education, job placement, and retention functions

• Maintain relationships with current program funders and secure funds for current and new workforce development, adult education, and other agency program programs through grants, government funds, and individual donations

• Supervise Development Associate/Grant Writer

• Organize internal agency wide administration issues including staffing, staff development, staff support, personnel issues, strategic planning, webpage oversight, marketing, and assist with budgeting

• Work with Executive Director to engage Board of Directors

• Ensure rigorous program evaluation and high quality services to clients

• Build partnerships among various stakeholders including employers, colleges, and other community-based organizations and adult education and training providers

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Master’s degree preferred

• At least 8 years management experience in a non-profit setting

• Significant knowledge of best practices in workforce development programming

• Keen understanding of the field of adult basic education

• Experience and understanding of challenges facing immigrants and low-income individuals

• Track record of success as a leader in a high performing organization

• Minimum of 8 years of successful experience writing grant proposals for a non-profit organization

• Minimum 8 years of experience supervising staff

• Understanding of budgeting

• Fundraising experience a plus in events and individual donor development

• Commitment to the mission of the Asian American Civic Association

• Highly detail oriented and organized

• Takes initiative and innovative thinker

• Excellent communication skills

Salary: Commensurate with experience. Full benefit package included.

To apply, send resume and cover letter by May 27, 2016 to:

HR Department

Asian American Civic Association

87 Tyler Street, 5th floor

Boston, MA 02111

Email: hr@aaca-boston.org

For more information about available jobs, see the AACA website.

Asian American Civic Association is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer