JOB ANNOUNCEMENT:

CIVIC PARTICIPATION COORDINATOR

Job Description

The Korean Resource Center (KRC) seeks a hard-working, highly-skilled, talented, and committed individual to serve as its Civic Participation Coordinator. This is a position for an individual who has experience in community organizing and advocacy activities to develop and carry out comprehensive organizing efforts that advance KRC's programs and mission.

Major Responsibilities
o Coordinate KRC's electoral campaigns
o In constant discussion with staff, members and ally organizations, devise
larger strategies to increase civic participation and empower Korean American voters -
especially in areas of low organizational engagement such as Orange County.

o Create yearly and quarterly work plans for KRC's overall civic
participation program, and design or delegate campaign activity logistics.

o Assist in the development and distribution of educational materials for
voters

o Organize and manage volunteers for campaign activities

o Represent KRC on several statewide and national coalitions

. Organize, educate and grow a core group of voters from within the Korean
American community to lead KRC's voter education work

o Conduct outreach, recruit, and build long-term relationships with members

o With the assistance of partner organizations, build the skills and capacity of the voter group through constant political education and community organizing training

o In collaboration with the core voter group, coordinate political education efforts throughout the broader Korean American community

. Coordinate the annual Summer Youth Empowerment Program (SYEP)

o Recruit and select high school youth applicants for a two-month summer program

o In collaboration with other KRC staff, develop and implement a curriculum for high school youth that aims to increase their political awareness and civic participation

o Coordinate all activities and logistics for the Summer Youth Empowerment Program

. Support other KRC programs

o Participate in occasional KRC events and actions

Qualifications

. Commitment to civil rights, immigrant rights, social justice, and change through grassroots organizing

. Experience working in a community-based non-profit organization in the areas of policy advocacy and community education and organizing

. Experience working with Korean American, Asian Pacific American or immigrant communities

. Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends

. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work both independently
and under supervision

. Bachelor's degree or at least four years of work experience preferred

. Bilingual in Korean & English an asset but not required

Organization

KRC is a dynamic organization working to empower the Korean American community in Southern California through social services, education, culture, advocacy and organizing. KRC is an affiliate of the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium (NAKASEC) along with another affiliate in Chicago. Major program areas include immigrant rights, health access, and civic engagement.

Salary

KRC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and full
health, vision & dental benefits.

Posting Date: February 22, 2011

Closing Date: Until position is filled

How to apply

Send cover letter, resume and three references to:

Nicole Montojo

Korean Resource Center

nicole@krcla.org

Mail: 900 S Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019

Phone: 323.937.3718

Fax: 323.937.3526

For email, any of the following formats will be accepted: plain text, MS
Word, OpenDocument Text

(ODT), and PDF.

Dae J. Yoon

djyoon@krcla.org

www.krcla.org

Korean Resource Center

"Marking 28 years of community education and organizing"

900 S. Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Tel. 323. 937. 3718 Ext.102
Fax 323. 937. 3526