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Bilingual Canvasser (Houston)

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Part-Time

Posted: 07/27/2023

Location:

Houston, Texas

NAPAWF is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families, and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States. 

NAPAWF was founded in 1996 to realize the vision of 100 AAPI women who recognized the need for an organization to amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. Being seen and heard in the public narrative gives us the power to shape the policy and cultural change needed to gain agency over our lives, families, and communities.

Today, we are mobilizing and building power in cities across the United States to create social, political, and economic change for AAPI women and girls. We also show up in solidarity with other women of color who are experiencing injustice and harm of oppression and marginalization.

 

Our work is focused on the following strategies:

  • Policy and Structural Change
  • Organizing and Civic Engagement
  • Legal Advocacy and Judicial Strategy

 

Through the reproductive justice lens, we intersectionality address three core issues:

  • Reproductive Rights and Health
  • Economic Justice
  • Immigration and Racial Justice

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a part-time, hourly position that supports NAPAWF with community outreach and engagement in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to move our issue campaigns and voter engagement programs. NAPAWF canvassers do this by talking to AAPI women at their doors and at community sites. 

 

POSITION DUTIES

Primary responsibilities of a NAPAWF Canvasser 

  • Door-knocking and canvassing at targeted sites within AAPI communities 
  • Clearly convey NAPAWF’s mission and discuss our work on issue and political campaigns
  • Identify potential members and move them to join NAPAWF
  • Educate and register AAPI women and girls to vote and move voters to the polls during a current election
  • Attend all scheduled meetings on time
  • Keep detailed notes, complete daily and weekly reports on progress and meet all goals and metrics
  • Participate and complete all required training

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previously canvassing or organizing experiences are preferred, but are not required.
  • Must have a strong interest in reproductive and health rights, immigrant and racial justice, economic justice, and voter education and rights
  • Must have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members through email, messaging communications, and attend weekly meetings and work independently if needed
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English and preferred ability to speak an Asian language, especially Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Arabic, and Burmese
  • Candidate must also possess strong communication, verbal and written skills and the ability to discuss sensitive issues with community members
  • Self-motivated, problem solver, and learning mindset 
  • Basic computer and or tablet literacy, understanding of applications, web browsers, email, and video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet, Teams and Zoom
  • Must have reliable transportation and access to a personal vehicle, and a valid driver’s license

 

HOURLY RATE & BENEFITS

All canvassing positions with NAPAWF are temporary (seasonal), part-time, and hourly, are paid at $20.00/hour, and are subject to local/state minimum wage and paid sick leave laws. Part-time temporary staff is not entitled to any benefits other than those required by local/state laws.

Apply here.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Canvassers will be required to meet in person at the NAPAWF office in their city daily before their shift begins. To do this, the candidate must have their own vehicle and a valid driver's license. NAPAWF will provide PPE (if needed), a tablet, and all canvassing materials each day. Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with NAPAWF’s procedures.  

 

NAPAWF is committed to public health, and to the safety and well-being of our colleagues and visitors.  As such we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters or to apply for and receive an exemption.

 

NAPAWF is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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Bilingual Canvasser (Atlanta)

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Part-Time

Posted: 07/27/2023

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

NAPAWF is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families, and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States. 

NAPAWF was founded in 1996 to realize the vision of 100 AAPI women who recognized the need for an organization to amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. Being seen and heard in the public narrative gives us the power to shape the policy and cultural change needed to gain agency over our lives, families, and communities.

Today, we are mobilizing and building power in cities across the United States to create social, political, and economic change for AAPI women and girls. We also show up in solidarity with other women of color who are experiencing injustice and harm of oppression and marginalization.

Our work is focused on the following strategies:

  • Policy and Structural Change
  • Organizing and Civic Engagement
  • Legal Advocacy and Judicial Strategy

Through the reproductive justice lens, we intersectionality address three core issues:

  • Reproductive Rights and Health
  • Economic Justice
  • Immigration and Racial Justice

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

This is a part-time, hourly position that supports NAPAWF with community outreach and engagement in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities to move our issue campaigns and voter engagement programs. NAPAWF canvassers do this by talking to AAPI women at their doors and at community sites. 

 

POSITION DUTIES

Primary responsibilities of a NAPAWF Canvasser 

  • Door-knocking and canvassing at targeted sites within AAPI communities 
  • Clearly convey NAPAWF’s mission and discuss our work on issue and political campaigns
  • Identify potential members and move them to join NAPAWF
  • Educate and register AAPI women and girls to vote and move voters to the polls during a current election
  • Attend all scheduled meetings on time
  • Keep detailed notes, complete daily and weekly reports on progress and meet all goals and metrics
  • Participate and complete all required training

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previously canvassing or organizing experiences are preferred, but are not required.
  • Must have a strong interest in reproductive and health rights, immigrant and racial justice, economic justice, and voter education and rights
  • Must have the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members through email, messaging communications, and attend weekly meetings and work independently if needed
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English and preferred ability to speak an Asian language, especially Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Arabic, and Burmese
  • Candidate must also possess strong communication, verbal and written skills and the ability to discuss sensitive issues with community members
  • Self-motivated, problem solver, and learning mindset 
  • Basic computer and or tablet literacy, understanding of applications, web browsers, email, and video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet, Teams and Zoom
  • Must have reliable transportation and access to a personal vehicle, and a valid driver’s license

 

HOURLY RATE & BENEFITS

All canvassing positions with NAPAWF are temporary (seasonal), part-time, and hourly, are paid at $20.00/hour, and are subject to local/state minimum wage and paid sick leave laws. Part-time temporary staff is not entitled to any benefits other than those required by local/state laws.

Apply here.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Canvassers will be required to meet in person at the NAPAWF office in their city daily before their shift begins. To do this, the candidate must have their own vehicle and a valid driver's license. NAPAWF will provide PPE (if needed), a tablet, and all canvassing materials each day. Mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with NAPAWF’s procedures.  

NAPAWF is committed to public health, and to the safety and well-being of our colleagues and visitors.  As such we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters or to apply for and receive an exemption.

NAPAWF is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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Texas Organizer

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Full-Time

Posted: 07/27/2023

Location:

Houston, Texas

NAPAWF is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States.

NAPAWF was founded in 1996 to realize the vision of 100 AAPI women who recognized the need for an organization that would amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. Being seen and heard in the public narrative gives us the power to shape the policy and cultural change needed to gain agency over our lives, families, and communities.

Today, we are mobilizing and building power in cities across the United States to create social, political, and economic change for AAPI women and girls. We also show up in solidarity for other women of color who are experiencing injustice and harms of oppression and marginalization.

Our work is focused in the following strategies:

  • Policy and Structural Change.
  • Organizing and Civic Engagement.
  • Legal Advocacy and Judicial Strategy.

We use the Reproductive Justice lens to intersectionally address three core issues:

  • Reproductive Rights and Health.
  • Economic Justice.
  • Immigration and Racial Justice.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Texas Director, the Organizer will ensure NAPAWF’s unique intersectional perspective is brought to the forefront of reproductive justice work in Texas.

 

POSITION DUTIES

With the support and direction of the Texas Director, the Texas Organizer will do this by:

  • Recruiting and developing members and leaders in NAPAWF’s Texas Chapter.
  • Building relationships with community members and a broad array of nonprofit, local government, and religious organizations.
  • Ensuring we are measuring our impact by tracking data and inputting information that is collected through ongoing base-building and campaign efforts.
  • Developing and facilitating impactful training materials and sessions for our Texas base and community members.
  • Identifying, planning, and running local campaigns and local engagement of national campaigns centered on building power for those who identify as AAPI women and girls in Texas.
  • Leading our civic engagement efforts in Texas to Get Out The Vote (GOTV).
  • Managing our paid canvassing and phone-banking team that does our consistent base-building and voter engagement work.
  • Managing the Texas Chapter’s social media and digital platforms to organize online.
  • Performing duties, as necessary, as a member of the NAPAWF team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Coalition Builder and Stakeholder Manager. Must have at least 1 - 3 years of union organizing, voter engagement, and/or mobilization campaign work experience. You are a self-starting community organizer who has a strong commitment to community organizing, AAPI policy areas, and issues related to those who identify as AAPI and/or immigrant women and girls. You have strong organizational skills and are able to build and nurture relationships with local government organizations, nonprofits, religious institutions, college/university student groups, other social justice and human right groups that work specifically with AAPI and/or immigrant women and girls. You love working with and talking to people and enjoy recruiting and engaging others to be active members within the Texas NAPAWF community.
  • Organizational Developer & Strategic Planner. Having had previous community organizing or union organizing experience, you are comfortable with creating training modules and other campaigns with minimal supervision. You are a technology whiz, able to create engaging, content-packed presentations and trainings. You are committed to building strong action-based programs and events and seasoned in successfully managing multiple tasks to completion with competing deadlines.
  • Effective Communicator. As a seasoned spokesperson, adept in both English and at least one Asian / Pacific Islander language (i.e. Vietnamese, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, etc.) you are able to synthesize the needs of those you serve and work with, addressing them in a way that is transparent, collaborative and culturally responsive and competent. You understand how to motivate and influence people and have excellent public speaking and writing skills.
  • Social Justice Advocate. You are committed to a career pathway that supports social justice and advocacy efforts. You consistently demonstrate the ability to motivate various constituencies to be strong stakeholders in the AAPI movement while showing a nuanced understanding of building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive advocacy environment with a racial equity focus.
  • Effective Organizer. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments, you are committed to getting results and able to handle unique and dynamic organizing campaigns. You are well-versed in campaign planning and can handle multiple projects at a time. You are great at building relationships with existing and new people in the community, NAPAWF members and leaders to engage them in the organization. You love to talk to people and help them grow their leadership skills. You are also accustomed to base-building using metrics to track membership growth.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $42,000-$45,000 commensurate with experience. A highly competitive benefits package includes a 401k plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance. NAPAWF's medical plan is covered by NAPAWF at 100% for employees and dependents with no out of pocket costs, including prescription drugs costs. Qualified dependents may also be covered. NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, sick leave, flexible spending program options and personal/family leave as well as paid vacation from December 25th through January 1st of each year.

Apply here.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The person in this position should be able to engage in the diverse demands of the work, including the capacity to remain in a stationary position, operate a computer, and move about the office and outside of the office. They must have the capacity to work evening hours and/or weekends as required. Occasional travel is required. This position is based in an office setting and in the field.

NAPAWF is committed to public health, and to the safety and well being of our colleagues and visitors. As such we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters or to apply for and receive an exemption.

 

NAPAWF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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Texas Director

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Full-Time

Posted: 07/27/2023

Location:

Houston, Texas

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families, and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States. 

NAPAWF was founded in 1996 to realize the vision of 100 AAPI women who recognized the need for an organization that would amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. Being seen and heard in the public narrative gives us the power to shape the policy and cultural change needed to gain agency over our lives, families, and communities.

Today, we are mobilizing and building power in cities across the United States to create social, political, and economic change for AAPI women and girls. Five of those cities have local staff on the ground. We also show up in solidarity with other women of color who are experiencing injustice and harm of oppression and marginalization.

Our work is focused on the following strategies:

  • Policy and Structural Change
  • Organizing and Civic Engagement
  • Legal Advocacy and Judicial Strategy

We use the Reproductive Justice lens to intersectionally address three core issues:

  • Reproductive Rights and Health
  • Economic Justice
  • Immigration and Racial Justice

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Texas Director is responsible for leading NAPAWF’s strategy on issues that impact Asian American Pacific Islander women and girls, building bridges between the AAPI community and the progressive movement in Texas. The Texas Director will develop NAPAWF to be the leader on issues that impact AAPI women and girls in Texas. The Texas Director will promote NAPAWF’s organizational culture, which encourages effectiveness, connectedness, and learning. 

 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Develop advocacy strategies to reach AAPI women and girls to engage with the state legislature.
  • Develop or modify messaging on issues to Texas’s AAPI context.
  • Build a strong demographic, community, and political knowledge base for the State of Texas.
  • Build strong working relationships with other AAPI organizations in Texas to identify collaborative opportunities.
  • Build a strong network of relationships with key progressive allies in the AAPI, immigrant rights, reproductive justice, women’s rights, racial justice, and human rights organizations.
  • Hire and supervise staff to be a highly effective team.
  • Participate and represent NAPAWF in state-based and local coalitions.
  • Build a base of AAPI women and girls to lead on issues impacting AAPI women and girls.
  • Integrate civic engagement and voter engagement work to NAPAWF priority issues.
  • Manage the Texas Organizing budget.
  • Assist with fundraising to expand the Texas organizing initiative.
  • Educate local AAPI organizations and students on NAPAWF’s priority issues.
  • Performing duties, as necessary, as a member of the NAPAWF team.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Must have at least 4 years of advocacy, public policy, or organizing experience, with incremental growth in those areas.
  • Must have 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in creating and leading projects.
  • Ability to create concrete work plans with measurable goals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • 2 to 3 years of Program Management experience is a plus.
  • Public speaking experience is a plus.
  • Fundraising experience is a plus.
  • Values fit Commitment to the issues of AAPI and/or immigrant women and girls, health, social justice, and human rights. 
  • Strategic Problem Solver: Is known to offer suggestions and brainstorm ideas with team members. Approaches the work with a problem-solving lens, focusing energy on finding solutions rather than exasperating problems. Considers the task at hand or moment in time in view of the larger context, systems, and/or  issues.
  • Self-driven work ethic and resilience: Exhibits ownership over goals and projects. Punctual, takes initiative, and is a self-starter. Isn’t afraid to ask for help when feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities under pressure.
  • Highly Organized, motivated, and detail-oriented: Manages a high volume of work with efficiency. Has, or can create, a system for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. Pays attention to details: notices and fixes errors that others might overlook. Acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities. Has a track record of leaving things better than they found them.
  • Leads and motivates others to action: Can motivate & inspire others to take action. Knows when/how to delegate; holds the team and themselves accountable to meeting goals through a mix of inspiration and urgency. 
  • Works independently and manages up effectively: Capable of managing up and bringing key issues to direct supervisor’s attention. Clear on when to notify and when to handle. Knows when to delegate. Able to adjust to a changing workplace with colleagues in multiple locations. Commitment to the mission, values, and aspirations of the organization.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience. 

A highly competitive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. NAPAWF's medical plan is covered by NAPAWF at 100% for employees and dependents with no out-of-pocket costs, including prescription drug costs. Qualified dependents may also be covered. 

NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, sick leave, flexible spending program options, and personal/family leave, as well as paid vacation between December 25 and January 2 of each year. 

Apply here.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will work both in an office setting and in the field, meeting as needed with legislators, partners, and NAPAWF members outside of the office.

NAPAWF is committed to public health and to the safety and well-being of our colleagues and visitors.  As such we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters or to apply for and receive an exemption. 

NAPAWF is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, and people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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Georgia Organizer

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Full-Time

Posted: 07/27/2023

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

NAPAWF is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families, and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States. 

NAPAWF was founded in 1996 to realize the vision of 100 AAPI women who recognized the need for an organization to amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. Being seen and heard in the public narrative gives us the power to shape the policy and cultural change needed to gain agency over our lives, families, and communities.

Today, we are mobilizing and building power in cities across the United States to create social, political, and economic change for AAPI women and girls. We also show up in solidarity with other women of color who are experiencing injustice and harm of oppression and marginalization.

Our work is focused on the following strategies:

  • Policy and Structural Change
  • Organizing and Civic Engagement
  • Legal Advocacy and Judicial Strategy

Through the reproductive justice lens, we intersectionality address three core issues:

  • Reproductive Rights and Health
  • Economic Justice
  • Immigration and Racial Justice

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Georgia Organizer. The Organizer will build relationships with local organizations as well as facilitate mobilization campaigns, trainings, and other outreach centered on building power for those who identify as AAPI women and girls in the Georgia area.

 

POSITION DUTIES

Reporting to the Georgia Director, the Organizer will ensure NAPAWF's unique intersectional perspective is brought to the forefront of reproductive justice work in the Georgia area.

With the support and direction of the Georgia Director, the Organizer will do this by:

  • Developing members and leaders across the state.
  • Developing impactful training materials and sessions for community members.
  • Training local leadership and working with them to develop strong local & national campaign work.
  • Identifying, planning for and leading various campaign opportunities with other organizers' support centered on building power for those who identify as AAPI women and girls in the Georgia area.
  • Building relationships with community members and a broad array of non-profit, local government, and religious organizations.
  • Managing Georgia Chapter social media platforms to digitally organize a strong AAPI base
  • Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Coalition Builder and Stakeholder Manager. Must have at least 1 - 3 years of union organizing, voter engagement, and/or mobilization campaign work experience. You are a self-starting community organizer who has a strong commitment to community organizing, AAPI policy areas, and issues related to those who identify as AAPI and/or immigrant women and girls. You have strong organizational skills and are able to build and nurture relationships with local government organizations, non-profits, religious institutions, college/university student groups, other social justice and human right groups that work specifically with AAPI and/or immigrant women and girls. You love working with and talking to people and enjoy recruiting and engaging others to be active members within the Georgia NAPAWF community.
  • Organizational Developer & Strategic Planner. Having had previous community organizing experience, you are comfortable with creating training modules and other campaigns with minimal supervision. You are a technology whiz, able to create engaging, content-packed presentations and trainings. You are committed to building strong action-based programs and events and seasoned in successfully managing multiple tasks to completion with competing deadlines.
  • Effective Communicator. As a seasoned spokesperson, adept in both English and at least one Asian / Pacific Islander language (i.e. Bangla, Arabic, Burmese, Mandarin, Korean, Cantonese, Bengali, Vietnamese) you are able to synthesize the needs of those your serve and work with, addressing them in a way that is transparent, collaborative and culturally responsive and competent. You understand how to motivate and influence people and have excellent public speaking and writing skills.
  • Social Justice Advocate. You are committed to a career pathway that supports social justice and advocacy efforts. You consistently demonstrate the ability to motivate various constituencies to be strong stakeholders in the AAPI movement while showing a nuanced understanding of building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive advocacy environment with a racial equity focus.
  • Effective Organizer. Accustomed to working in fast-paced environments, you are committed to getting results and able to handle unique and dynamic organizing campaigns. You are well-versed in campaign planning and can handle multiple projects at a time. You are great at building relationships with existing and new people in the community, NAPAWF members and leaders to engage them in the organization. You love to talk to people and help them grow their leadership skills.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $42,000-45,000 commensurate with experience. A highly competitive benefits package includes a 401k plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance. NAPAWF's medical plan is covered by NAPAWF at 100% for employee and dependents with no out of pocket costs, including prescription drugs costs. Qualified dependents may also be covered. NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, sick leave, flexible spending program options and personal/family leave as well as paid vacation from December 25th to January 1st of each year.

Apply here.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The person in this position should be able to engage in the diverse demands of the work, including the capacity to remain in a stationary position, operate a computer, and move about the office and outside of the office. There will be work doing canvassing and door knocking outside. They must have the capacity to work evening hours and/or weekends as required. Occasional travel is required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is based typically in an office setting and in the field.

NAPAWF is committed to public health, and to the safety and well being of our colleagues and visitors. As such we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters or to apply for and receive an exemption.

NAPAWF is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related) or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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Georgia Director

National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)

Full-Time

Posted: 07/27/2023

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) is the only organization focused on building power with AAPI women and girls to influence critical decisions that affect our lives, our families, and our communities. Using a reproductive justice framework, we elevate AAPI women and girls to impact policy and drive systemic change in the United States. 

NAPAWF was founded in 1996 to realize the vision of 100 AAPI women who recognized the need for an organization that would amplify AAPI women’s stories and experiences. Being seen and heard in the public narrative gives us the power to shape the policy and cultural change needed to gain agency over our lives, families, and communities.

Today, we are mobilizing and building power in cities across the United States to create social, political, and economic change for AAPI women and girls. Five of those cities have local staff on the ground. We also show up in solidarity with other women of color who are experiencing injustice and harm of oppression and marginalization.

Our work is focused on the following strategies:

  • Policy and Structural Change
  • Organizing and Civic Engagement
  • Legal Advocacy and Judicial Strategy

We use the Reproductive Justice lens to intersectionally address three core issues:

  • Reproductive Rights and Health
  • Economic Justice
  • Immigration and Racial Justice

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Georgia Director is responsible for leading NAPAWF’s strategy in Georgia on issues that impact Asian American Pacific Islander women and girls, building bridges between the AAPI community and the progressive movement in Georgia. The Georgia Director will develop NAPAWF to be the leader on issues that impact AAPI women and girls in Georgia. The Georgia Director will promote NAPAWF’s organizational culture, which encourages effectiveness, connectedness, and learning. 

 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Develop advocacy strategies to reach AAPI women and girls to engage with the state legislature
  • Develop or modify messaging on issues to Georgia’s AAPI context
  • Build a strong demographic, community, and political knowledge base for the State of Georgia
  • Build strong working relationships with other AAPI organizations in Georgia to identify collaborative opportunities.
  • Build a strong network of relationships with key progressive allies in the AAPI, immigrant rights, reproductive justice, women’s rights, racial justice and human rights organizations
  • Hire and supervise staff
  • Participate and represent NAPAWF in state-based and local coalitions
  • Build a base of AAPI women and girls to lead on issues impacting AAPI women and girls
  • Integrate civic engagement and voter engagement work to NAPAWF priority issue
  • Manage the GA Organizing budget
  • Assist with fundraising to expand the Georgia organizing initiative
  • Educate local AAPI organizations and students on NAPAWF’s priority issues
  • Performing duties, as necessary, as a member of the NAPAWF team

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have at least 4 years of advocacy, public policy, or organizing experience, with incremental growth in those areas.
  • Must have 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously.
  • Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in creating and leading projects.
  • Ability to create concrete work plans with measurable goals.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Must be willing to travel.
  • 2 to 3 years of Program Management experience is a plus.
  • Public speaking experience is a plus.
  • Fundraising experience is a plus.
  • Values fit Commitment to the issues of AAPI and/or immigrant women and girls, health, social justice, and human rights; 
  • Strategic Problem Solver: Is known to offer suggestions and brainstorm ideas with team members. Approaches the work with a problem-solving lens, focusing energy on finding solutions rather than exasperating problems. Considers the task at hand or moment in time in view of the larger context, systems, and/or  issues 
  • Self-driven work ethic and resilience: Exhibits ownership over goals and projects. Punctual, takes initiative, and is a self-starter. Isn’t afraid to ask for help when feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities under pressure.
  • Highly Organized, motivated, and detail-oriented: Manages a high volume of work with efficiency: Has, or can create, a system for keeping tasks from slipping through the cracks. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality. Pays attention to details: notices and fixes errors that others might overlook. Acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities. Has a track record of leaving things better than they found them
  • Leads and motivates others to action: Can motivate & inspires others to take action.  Knows when/how to delegate; holds the team and themself accountable to meeting goals through a mix of inspiration and urgency. 
  • Works independently and manages up effectively: Capable of managing up and bringing key issues to direct supervisor’s attention. Clear on when to notify and when to handle.  Knows when to delegate.  Able to adjust to a changing workplace with colleagues in multiple locations. Commitment to the mission, values, and aspirations of the organization.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience. 

A highly competitive benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. NAPAWF's medical plan is covered by NAPAWF at 100% for employees and dependents with no out-of-pocket costs, including prescription drug costs. Qualified dependents may also be covered. 

NAPAWF also offers full-time employees 15 days of vacation in the first year, sick leave, flexible spending program options, and personal/family leave, as well as paid vacation between December 25 and January 2 of each year. 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position will work both in an office setting in Atlanta and in the field, meeting as needed with legislators, partners, and NAPAWF members outside of the office.

NAPAWF is committed to public health and to the safety and well-being of our colleagues and visitors.  As such we have adopted a policy requiring all employees to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccines and boosters or to apply for and receive an exemption. 

NAPAWF is an equal-opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, and people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related), or conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions (ARC). Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

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Support Representative - Level 1

Sanctuary for Families

Full-Time

Posted: 07/13/2023

Location:

Queens, New York

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Sanctuary for Families seeks an experienced family law attorney to focus on legal consultations and pro se services for clients who come to the Queens Family Justice Center seeking assistance with family offense, custody/visitation, and child/spousal support proceedings, as well as matrimonial matters. The Consultation Attorney will provide civil legal screenings and legal consultations, assist pro se clients by drafting family law petitions and other filings, represent a small caseload of clients, and coordinate and conduct Sanctuary's pro se clinics. The Consultation Attorney will provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies, conduct community outreach, training and education in Queens, actively engage in advocacy committees and task forces, and collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. They will coordinate and supervise staff attorneys, project assistants, pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers. The Consultation Attorney will work out of our Queens Family Justice Center office and will report to the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director of the Family Law Project at the Queens Family Justice Center.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides initial civil legal screenings and any necessary follow-up legal consultations to clients seeking family law assistance, including drafting of pro se petitions and other filings
  • In collaboration with Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director, creates, implements, coordinates and conducts ongoing family law legal clinics to assist clients in drafting pro se petitions for Family and Supreme Courts.
  • Collaborates with FJC family law projects across the five FJC's to create, implement and coordinate pro se services and clinics and collaborates with other SFF legal projects.
  • Coordinates, supervises and/or mentors staff attorneys, project assistants, pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers on all aspects of client contact, litigation support, litigation strategy and execution, case management, and/or project development.
  • Recruits, selects, hires, and onboards project assistants, collaborating with Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director.
  • Assists Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director with performance evaluation of staff, responsible for performance evaluation for project assistants.
  • Together with the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director, participates in internal management audits and reviews, and designs and implements program improvements using outcome-based evaluations, among other tools
  • Provides direct representation to a small caseload of clients in family law matters, including matrimonial, family offense, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support cases.
  • Provides other advocacy as needed, including the criminal legal and child protective systems.
  • Facilitates clients' access to intra-agency and outside resources, and administers provision of direct financial assistance and donations to clients.
  • Provides technical assistance to FJC partner agencies.
  • Conducts community outreach, training and education.
  • Actively engages in advocacy committees and task forces, and collaborates with other agencies to advocate for systemic change.
  • Participates in interagency conferences and legal/ bar association committee meetings to keep abreast of developments in the areas of pro bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for victims of domestic violence.
  • Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
  • J.D. degree
  • Admission to the NY Bar
  • 3 or more years of relevant family law experience required
  • Fluency in a community language a plus
  • Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills
  • Enjoy working collaboratively and be comfortable speaking in public
  • Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence survivors
  • Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds



Budgeted Salary: $78,000-$83,000 annually

 

Work position is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of first dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.

 

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer retirement contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Flex spending account
  • Student loan assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Gym reimbursement program

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

 

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.



Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/1YjxZMCARnX6nsRy8IPOXV

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Consultation Attorney

Sanctuary for Families

Full-Time

Posted: 07/13/2023

Location:

Manhattan, New York

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Sanctuary for Families seeks an experienced family law attorney to focus on legal consultations and pro se services for clients who come to the Manhattan Family Justice Center seeking assistance with family offense, custody/visitation, and child/spousal support proceedings, as well as matrimonial matters. The Consultation Attorney will provide civil legal screenings and legal consultations, assist pro se clients by drafting family law petitions and other filings, represent a small caseload of clients, and coordinate and conduct Sanctuary's pro se clinics. The Consultation Attorney will provide technical assistance to FJC partner agencies, conduct community outreach, training and education in Manhattan, actively engage in advocacy committees and task forces, and collaborate with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. They will coordinate and supervise staff attorneys, project assistants, pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers. The Consultation Attorney will work out of our Manhattan Family Justice Center office and will report to the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director of the Family Law Project at the Manhattan Family Justice Center.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides initial civil legal screenings and any necessary follow-up legal consultations to clients seeking family law assistance, including drafting of pro se petitions and other filings
  • In collaboration with Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director, creates, implements, coordinates and conducts ongoing family law legal clinics to assist clients in drafting pro se petitions for Family and Supreme Courts.
  • Collaborates with FJC family law projects across the five FJC's to create, implement and coordinate pro se services and clinics and collaborates with other SFF legal projects.
  • Coordinates, supervises and/or mentors staff attorneys, project assistants, pro bono attorneys, interns, and volunteers on all aspects of client contact, litigation support, litigation strategy and execution, case management, and/or project development.
  • Recruits, selects, hires, and onboards project assistants, collaborating with Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director.
  • Assists Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director with performance evaluation of staff, responsible for performance evaluation for project assistants.
  • Together with the Senior Program Director and Associate Program Director, participates in internal management audits and reviews, and designs and implements program improvements using outcome-based evaluations, among other tools
  • Provides direct representation to a small caseload of clients in family law matters, including matrimonial, family offense, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support cases.
  • Provides other advocacy as needed, including the criminal legal and child protective systems.
  • Facilitates clients' access to intra-agency and outside resources, and administers provision of direct financial assistance and donations to clients.
  • Provides technical assistance to FJC partner agencies.
  • Conducts community outreach, training and education.
  • Actively engages in advocacy committees and task forces, and collaborates with other agencies to advocate for systemic change.
  • Participates in interagency conferences and legal/ bar association committee meetings to keep abreast of developments in the areas of pro bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for victims of domestic violence.
  • Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.


  • J.D. degree
  • Admission to the NY Bar
  • 3 or more years of relevant family law experience required
  • Fluency in a community language a plus
  • Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills
  • Enjoy working collaboratively and be comfortable speaking in public
  • Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence survivors
  • Ability to work well with people from diverse communities and backgrounds

 

Budgeted Salary: $78,000-$83,000 annually

Work position is currently hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations hybrid

 

Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of first dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.



Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer retirement contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Flex spending account
  • Student loan assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Gym reimbursement program

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

 

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.



We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ+, and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.



Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/XRZx1DTVnKeq1fyEjI5WGD

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Attorney

Sanctuary for Families

Full-Time

Posted: 07/5/2023

Location:

New York City, New York

ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.

 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Sanctuary for Families seeks an attorney to provide legal representation to survivors of domestic and gender based violence in family law matters in the Bronx. The areas of focus are primarily family offense, custody/visitation, child/spousal support, and divorce. Other responsibilities include conducting community outreach and education in the Bronx, screening walk-in clients at the Bronx Family Justice Center, and collaborating with other agencies to advocate for systemic change. The attorney will work out of the Bronx Family Justice Center office, co-located in the Bronx District Attorney's Office. The attorney will report to the Deputy Director of the Family Law Project at the Bronx Family Justice Center and the Director of the Family Law Project at the Bronx and Manhattan Family Justice Centers.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides direct representation and advocacy to clients in family law litigation, including family offense, custody and visitation, and child and spousal support.
  • Maintains a caseload of approximately 20 - 30 active clients per month and approximately 40 – 60 active cases.
  • Conducts outreach to underserved communities.
  • Trains law students, pro bono attorneys, social service providers, health care professionals, and community based organizations on domestic violence and the legal needs of victims.
  • Represents Sanctuary for Families on task forces and other political and advocacy committees outside the agency.
  • Provides co-counsel to pro bono attorneys on all aspects of litigation in family law matters.
  • Supports training of junior staff members, multiple volunteers and interns on all aspects of client contact, litigation support, case management, and/or project development.
  • Facilitates clients' access to intra-agency and outside resources, and administers provision of direct financial assistance and donations to clients.
  • Attends and participates in interagency conferences and legal/ bar association committee meetings to keep abreast of developments in the areas of pro bono, domestic violence, and legal remedies for victims of domestic violence.
  • Performs any other department or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by supervisor.
  • J.D. Degree
  • Admission to the NY Bar
  • 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred, but not required
  • Bilingual Spanish speaker is preferred, but not required
  • Strong lawyering, advocacy, and leadership skills
  • Enjoys working collaboratively and be comfortable speaking in public
  • Highly motivated to provide zealous, knowledgeable, culturally competent, and empathic legal advocacy to domestic violence victims

 

Budgeted Salary: $71,436 - $78,097 annually; salary commensurates with experience based on STEP system

 

Work position is full time currently Hybrid; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of first dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.

 

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer retirement contribution match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Flexible Spending and HSA
  • Student loan assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Gym reimbursement program
  • Parking & Commuter benefit
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • and more...

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and shall also follow the requirements of the Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

D.E.I Commitment: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at Sanctuary for Families that represent our dedication to fostering a safe, respectful, responsive, and fair work environment. We recognize the value diversity holds in embracing all employees, clients, and volunteers regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or professional level. -



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