Fundraiser Coordinator job description

Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation

Job Description

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Position Title: Development & Fundraiser Coordinator

Classification: Part-time (10-20hrs/wk), Hourly (non-exempt)

Reports to: Development Program Director

Directly Supervises: None

Compensation: Depends on Experience; potential to have fringe benefits

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Position Summary:

Fundraising 50%:

Under general directions and supervision, the Development & Fundraiser Coordinator is responsible for independently conducting the day-to-day operational management and implementation of all activities pertaining to fund development and fundraising.

Development & Fundraiser Coordinator must track and properly document all activities and complete all necessary reporting requirements.

Development & Fundraiser Coordinator will ensure that personal conduct and representation at meetings and various community events is professional and aligns with VACF’s mission and code of conduct.

Reasonable fundraising goals, activities, budgets, and expense sheets will be established by the Development Program Director and the Development & Fundraiser Coordinator. A reasonable quota will be established that needs to be met.

Development 50%

Guided by the Development Program Director, this position will also help with grants and program development. Development & Fundraiser Coordinator will research and contact potential funders. Development & Fundraiser Coordinator will help obtain funding by drafting, editing, and preparing grants for submission. This also includes compiling program related reports and submitting them in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

o Take initiative to build relationships with potential funders including individual community donors.

o Generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase fundraising and fund development to meet and exceed revenue goals. Establish an ongoing fundraising program to support the work of VACF into the future.

o Develop an annual fundraising plan and budget. Develop revenue and expense reports for all fundraiser events after the event is completed.

o Takes the full responsibility to lead in initiating, planning, and implementing all necessary activities, in a timely manner, to ensure that program goals and objectives are accomplished.

o Represents VACF at community meetings, outreach events, radio/TV shows, and other community settings.

o Monitors program, tracks and documents of all necessary activities, and completes all reporting requirements.

o Submits documents and reports in a timely manner to meet stated deadlines.

o Prepare grants/ project proposals and progress reports as required by program contract and agreements.

o Search and research potential donors and foundations to identify and evaluate potential funding sources.

o Make initial contacts, and follow-through of securing available funding along with the coordination of all optional funding opportunities.

o Build and maintain profitable, long-term fundraising relationships with current donors and potential donors.

Skills & Qualifications:

o Ability to independently initiate projects and activities.

o Good client interactions skills.

o Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

o Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

o Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as negotiation skills.

o Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

o Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

o Knowledge of computers and Word, Excel, Power Point, and Publisher.

o Good leadership skills with the potential for further development.

o Understanding of budget control, expenses, and allocations.

o Knowledge of developing a fundraising plan.

o Attentive to details.

o Dedication, motivation, drive, ambition, and commitment to the job at hand.

o Must have the skills and potential to excel in this position.

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Safety Requirements: Knowledge of, and observes and complies with office safety policies and emergency procedures.

Knowledge and Education: B.A. degree in a related field or equivalent work-experience. If minimal education requirement is not met, then candidate must have the skills and potential to excel in this position.

Must have strong command of the written and spoken English language. Vietnamese language skills a plus. Must be proficient in the use of computers and office equipment.

Experience: Prior experience in a community public health setting strongly preferred.

Caveat: Due to the nature of the work environment, it is required that all staff members perform duties beyond their job description, such as, but not limited to, answering phone, taking messages, helping other employees with organizing community events, and patient navigation/assistance regardless of the program.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the attached job description. My signature below attests that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position. I have also discussed any accommodations that I feel I might need to allow me to perform these essential functions. I agree to abide by all administrative, policies and procedures (protocols) of the Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation.

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Employee’s Name (please print) Date

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Employee’s Signature

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Supervisor’s Name (please print) Date

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Supervisor Signature

The Vietnamese American Cancer Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Please email resume and cover letter to Diep N. Tran: dieptran@vacf.org

Please call if you have any questions: 714-751-5805

AALDEF FALL 2008 INTERNSHIPS

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans through litigation, legal advocacy, and community education.

Interns are supervised by attorneys in specific program areas. Legal interns will work on litigation, particularly legal research and writing, legal and policy advocacy, client intakes, and some community outreach and education. Legal internships are available in the following program areas:

Anti-Trafficking Project, legal research on the Trafficking and Violence Protection Act (TVPA), as well as outreach, community education, and advocacy on the rights of women and youth trafficking survivors.

Economic Justice for Workers, litigation, community education, and advocacy on behalf of garment, restaurant, construction and other low wage workers;

Educational Equity and Youth Rights, legal services, policy work, community education, research and litigation concerning educational equity, juvenile justice, affirmative action and post 9-11 hate violence and racial targeting;

Immigrant Access to Justice, litigation, legal services, and organizing/outreach focusing on communities impacted by 9-11; litigation, legal services, and advocacy regarding local and state enforcement of immigration laws; legal and policy advocacy and support for community mobilizing and education regarding comprehensive immigration reform;

Voting Rights, poll monitoring of elections to guard against anti-Asian voter discrimination; legal research and writing under the Voting Rights Act; advocacy on bilingual ballots and state and local election reform; produce reports and give trainings on voters’ rights.

Undergraduate internships are available in the following program areas:

Community Health Care Initiative, community education and outreach in the areas of immigration, government benefits, language rights, health care access and database entry of legal intakes.

Special Events – AALDEF 35^th Anniversary, provide administrative support in preparation for AALDEF’s 35^th annual gala, including: researching for prospective dinner sponsors and silent auction donors, securing and displaying items for the silent auction, and assembling dinner programs, gift bags, brochures and press kits.

Voting Rights, poll monitoring of elections to guard against anti-Asian voter discrimination; legal research and writing under the Voting Rights Act; advocacy on bilingual ballots and state and local election reform; produce reports and give trainings on voters’ rights.

Description of Internships.

Interns are supervised by attorneys and/or AALDEF staff in specific program areas. These internships are not paid positions, but academic credit can be arranged. Interns work anywhere between 8 to 25 hours per week. The internship usually commences with the start of classes and ends in early December.

To Apply:

Any bilingual ability should be stated in the resume. Bilingual ability is helpful but not required. Applications should also state the number of hours the intern is able to work per week and which program area(s) you are interested in. Send a resume and cover letter to:

AALDEF Summer Intern Search

Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF)
99 Hudson Street, 12th floor, New York , New York 10013-2815
Fax: 212-966-4303 or Email: info@aaldef. org

For more information, contact Jennifer Weng at 212-966-5932, ext. 212 or jweng@aaldef. org.

SEARAC Job Opportunity: Education and Training Manager (CA)

Please find below and attached to this e-mail the job announcement for
SEARAC's Education and Training Manager position, based in our
Sacramento office.
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Education and Training Manager

Organization Background:
The Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC), founded in 1979, is
a national organization advancing the interests of Cambodian, Laotian,
and Vietnamese Americans through leadership development, capacity
building, and community empowerment. SEARAC fosters the development of
nonprofit organizations led by and for Southeast Asian Americans and
serves as a coalition-builder and leader, carries out action-oriented
research projects, and strengthens the capacity of community-based
organizations such as mutual assistance associations (MAAs) and
faith-based organizations (FBOs). We also foster civic engagement among
Southeast Asian Americans and represent our communities at the national
level in Washington, DC.

Position Summary: Reporting to SEARAC’s management team, the Education
and Training Manager will provide a wide range of training, public
education, and technical assistance to Southeast Asian (SEA) American
communities and organizations serving older adults in California. S/he
will be a highly skilled professional with a broad range of training and
project management skills. S/he will have primary responsibility for
implementing SEARAC’s Healthy Elders Leadership Project (HELP) in
California’s Central Valley and SEARAC’ Refugee Elders Advancing
Leadership (REAL) Project in the Central Valley and in the Bay Area. In
addition, s/he will support all of SEARAC’s programming in California as
needed. HELP is a project focused on three interrelated activity areas:
building the elders programming capacity of SEA community organizations
through training, technical assistance, and modest grants that enable
the organizations to establish funded, structured programs for elders;
opening of access to publicly funded services to SEA elders and their
families; and, creating new cadres and networks of community leaders to
ensure that public institutions and other decision makers attend to the
needs of SEA elders and communities, especially in the area of health
access and health care. The REAL Project provides civic engagement and
grassroots advocacy trainings for refugee elders.

Location of Position: SEARAC California Office - Sacramento, CA

Major Responsibilities:
• In coordination with SEARAC staff and project partners, provide
training and technical assistance in organizational development and
community education topics related to improving the elders services of
the MAA/FBO partners
• Participate in planning and implementation of project activities and
regional advocacy trainings for SEA elders and friends in the Bay Area,
Sacramento, the Central Valley, and other designated areas
• Develop and implement civic engagement, grassroots advocacy, and
community organizing training opportunities for Southeast Asian American
elders
• Take the lead on data collection, drafting and submission of reports
to funders
• Represent SEA American concerns with state and local decision makers
as necessary
• Carry out additional duties as directed by supervisors

Required Qualifications:
• Relevant experience working with SEA MAAs/FBOs or other
community-based groups in California
• At least two years experience working with SEA Americans in California
• Experience providing training and technical assistance to
community-based groups
• Experience with advocacy and/or community organizing with immigrant
and refugee groups
• At least two years experience with program planning and grant
administration
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience in budgeting, financial management, and project reporting
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direction supervision
• Undergraduate degree
• Knowledge of SEA cultures and languages

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, plus a strong benefits package.

Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Application Procedure: Please e-mail, fax, or mail all three - resume,
cover letter, and two-page writing sample to:

Naomi Steinberg
SEARAC
Attn: Education and Training Manager Job Search
1628 16th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: 202-667-4690
Fax: 202/667-6449
E-mail: naomi@searac. org

SEARAC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SCHOLARSHIPS: $10,000 Scholarships for Minority Students

NOTE: AAPI students DO qualify for these, as long as they have the required majors.


Subject: $10,000 Scholarships for Minority Students

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund will be awarding $10,000 scholarships
this fall as part of a program with Marathon Oil Corporation.

They will be awarded to minority students for up to 2 years - a
potential of $20k per student, plus up to 3 summers of paid
internships with Marathon!

These opportunities are open to African
American, Asian/Pacific-

Islander and American Indian students as well
as Hispanic students.

Please get the information about these excellent scholarships directly
into the hands of your students. To accomplish this, please forward
this email to some of the following people, with a request that they
email this information to students:

1) The person responsible for minority/under-represented students in
your department

2) The person coordinating scholarships in your department

3) Someone in administration/student affairs who can email this
information directly to your students

The application deadline for this program is November 1, so please get
this information to your students as soon as possible.

Specific eligibility criteria and the application itself can be viewed at

http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=464

Please keep in mind that HSF awards over 4,100 scholarships each year,
across disciplines, and that applying for the Marathon program also
qualifies students for other opportunities, many of which are
designated for students in your department.

JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (JACL) ANNOUNCES MIKE HONDA FELLOWSHIP

JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE (JACL) ANNOUNCES MIKE HONDA FELLOWSHIP

August 18, 2008

Los Angeles, CA - The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) seeks applications for the 2008-2009 Mike Honda Fellowship Program. This new fellowship will be focused on JACL's advocacy and public policy awareness/programmi ng, education and work on projects associated with the JACL National Youth Student Council. The fellowship is named for the Honorable Congressman Mike Honda in recognition of his lifelong commitment to public service and extensive history in working with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The fellowship serves to honor Congressman Honda's commitment to Civil Rights for all Asian Pacific Americans.

The Mike Honda Fellowship is funded by a generous $25,000 grant from Southern California Edison. Edison has an extensive history of financial and volunteer support for the API community. Floyd Mori, National Director of the JACL states, "We are extremely fortunate to be partnering with SoCal Edison, a company that is sensitive to the needs of our community and understands the challenges we face."

"We are very pleased to have this opportunity to support JACL and this fellowship program to promote civic engagement and leadership development for the Japanese American community", said Wes Tanaka, SCE Public Affairs Director. " And, in naming the fellowship in honor of Congressman Honda, it is a fitting tribute in recognition of his ongoing and steadfast commitment to promote a strong voice for the API community" he said.

The Mike Honda Fellowship will be in the Los Angeles office of the JACL. The term of the fellowship will be for a 10 month period and will begin in September of 2008.

Interested applicants should download the application form www.jacl.org, or www.jaclpsw. org and submit it along with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample by September 15, 2008. For questions or further information contact Craig Ishii at the JACL Pacific Southwest District Office: 213-626-4471 or email psw@jacl.org.

Questions? Contact Us:

Japanese American Citizens League
244 S. San Pedro St. Suite 406
Los Angeles, CA 90012

www.jaclpsw. org
Phone: 213-626-4471
Email: psw@jacl.org

Wanted: Vietnamese Voter Outreach Interns

Dear friends-

As OCAPICA’s Asian and Pacific Islander Vote team is gearing up for the exciting November elections, going out into our API communities to educate and mobilize voters, it is very important to involve as many people as possible. We need YOUR help.

To assist with the tremendous Project API Vote’s Project which consists of, Phone Banking, Exit Polling and Poll Monitoring efforts, we are in need of interns for the Vietnamese Outreach. Please take a look at the attached flyer for more information.

Please forward this email to your networks. Feel free to contact me if you should have any questions.

Thank you!

OCAPICA’s Project Asian and

Pacific Islander Vote

Intern Wanted

Do you care what happens in your community?

Are you passionate about making a difference?

Do you believe the key to change is voting?

Then this internship is for you!

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is seeking a Voter Outreach intern to support the work on our API Vote Campaign reaching out to the Vietnamese community. As we gear up for the November General Election, we are in need of more support to continue the efforts of the API Vote Project. This could include but are not limited to, organizing events, community outreach efforts, and much more– it’ll be up to you and what your interests are. We are looking for someone intelligent, intuitive outreaching to the Vietnamese community, and wants to learn more with first hand experience. This position would be ideal for anyone who wants to make a difference and/or interested in the areas of political science, public policy or Asian American studies major, though all majors will be considered.

Title: Voter Outreach Intern

Reports to: Vietnamese Voter Educator

Status: Un-paid Internship (course credit, if appropriate)

Available: Four positions available

Hours: 5-10 hours a week for one semester (flexible around your schedule)

Starting: ASAP

Location: OCAPICA’s Office: 12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 214A Garden Grove , CA 92843

If interested, please send a short cover letter and resume to Van Le at vle@ocapica.org. In the cover letter please state what makes you an ideal candidate for this internship. For more information on OCAPICA, please visit www.ocapica.org.

PLUR,

Vân Lê

Vietnamese Voter Educator

Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)

www.ocapica.org

LEADERSHIP TRAINING for CSU Fullerton Students: Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute is looking for you!

Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute

Are you interested in becoming an active leader in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community?

If so, the Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Institute is for you!

This institute begins in Fall 2008! The Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership (AAPIL) Institute is in collaboration between the Multicultural Leadership Center and the Asian American Studies Program. It is a 7-week certification program that better educates students on historical and current events in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. There are also opportunities to go off-campus and participate in the community as well as enjoy special guest speakers! In addition to educating students, we also provide leadership training in many aspects including public speaking, mediation, and team building. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about your culture and become active in your community!

***Participants are required to attend ALL workshops which will be held MONDAYS 4:30-7:30PM for 7 weeks, as well as a mandatory retreat on October 4, 2008.

Applications will be available at the Multicultural Leadership Center (TSU 234) and is attached to this email.

Deadline: September 12, 2008 at 5:00PM

You may turn in your application to the MLC or email a copy to the MLC email address (Subject: AAPIL Application)

For more information please contact:

Angie Keam, AAPIL Facilitator: angelicakeam@gmail.com
Sedfrey Linsangan, AAPIL Facilitator: kobe_stopper@hotmail.com
Multicultural Leadership Center, 714-278-7366

Testimonials from former AAPIL participants

"[Through AAPIL] I further developed my leadership skills and now I feel more confident to approach situations assertively. AAPIL has created endless opportunities that have greatly impacted my college experience."

- Rachel K.

"It's a great program that allows you to network and build friendships with other AAPI leaders while working on building skills not focused in typical leadership trainings; it's catered to our community."
- Hideki F.

"Open forum discussions allowed us to make each session our own with the contributions of each member."

- Irene U.

"If your passion is to get involved with the community and want to discuss issues relating to the Asian community, then it's a perfect opportunity to network and build bonds."

- Tamara T.

SCHOLARSHIP: Asian Business Association of Orange County Scholarship application deadline extended

From: Asian Business Association Orange County

To: dwightnak@earthlink.net

Sent: 8/26/2008 9:39:50 AM

Subject: Scholarship application deadline extended

*** Please note: Application deadline has been extended to September 15, 2008. *** Dear ABAOC & ACD friends: Each year, the Asian Business Association of Orange County (www.abaoc.org) and the Asian Community Development (www.acdcharity.org) award scholarship grants in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) up to one thousand dollars ($1,000) to deserving students. To be eligible, the student must be a resident of Orange County and have at least one Asian parent. The student must also either be graduating from High School or in their first or second year of college. The student awardees will be chosen based on the following criteria: 1. Academic performance 2. Community involvement (and leadership skills) 3. Financial need 4. Proficiency and quality of the submitted essay on a given topic. We require the candidates to supply a scholarship application packet by August 31st, which includes: 1. A verified copy of their school transcript of records 2. A resume 3. Two sealed letters of recommendation from a teacher/professor, mentor/coach, or director/ superior at her/his community involvement organization. Please send the scholarship application packet no later than September 15th to: ABAOC/ACD Scholarship Committee 2960 S. Daimler Street Santa Ana, CA 92705 Phone: (949)222-2291 From the list of submitted scholarship application packets, a short list of deserving students will be invited for a personal interview, at which time, the topic of the essay will be given. Personal interviews will take place until end of September and the awardees will be selected in October. The scholarship grants will be awarded to the student awardees at the ABAOC Annual Awards Banquet to be held on November 15, 2007, at the Westminster Rose Center. Please contact us at or should you have any questions. Truly yours, Sarah Gunther and Linda Sarno Scholarship Committee Co-chairs

Asian Business Association Orange County
2960 S. Daimler Street
Santa Ana, California 92705

JOB: Poll Monitoring Coordinator (Part-time, Los Angeles)

1145 Wilshire Blvd., Second Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-7500 • Fax (213) 977-7595
www.apalc.org

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POLL MONITORING COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)

Agency Description: The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) was
established in 1983 with broad-based support and has become the leading
organization in the region dedicated to providing the diverse Asian
American and Pacific Islander community with civil rights advocacy and
multilingual, culturally-sensitiv e services and education.

Position Summary: APALC seeks a Poll Monitoring Coordinator for the
November 4, 2008 Presidential Primary Election. The Poll Monitoring
Coordinator will lead APALC’s efforts to monitor election sites
in Los Angeles and Orange Counties to ensure that minority and limited
English speaking voters have full access to voting as required by the
Voting Rights Act. The Coordinator will work under the supervision of
APALC’s Voting Rights Project Director. This position is
available September 8, 2008 and is a part-time, temporary position that
will end in December 2008 (25 hours per week, 14 to 16 weeks).

Responsibilities and Duties:
· Oversee implementation of election poll monitoring during the
November 2008 election, including responsibility for
recruiting, training and deploying volunteer poll monitors;
· Analyze November 2008 poll monitoring results, including drafting
reports documenting election day problems and
making policy recommendations;
· Work with Los Angeles County and Orange County election officials
on implementing policy recommendations;
· Work with local APIA Vote! coalition to ensure accuracy of
translated voting materials and adequacy of election
hotlines;
· Coordinate and provide support for trainings on poll monitoring
and voting rights advocacy for community
organizations, student groups, and other interested parties; and
· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
· Excellent oral and written communication skills required,
including experience making presentations;
· Experience in conducting trainings helpful;
· Strong organizational and computer skills;
· Must be self-directed and motivated;
· Must be able to work flexible hours (including evenings and
weekends) during the two months prior to November 4,
2008 election;
· Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and access to a
reliable car;
· Must be willing to travel throughout Los Angeles and Orange
Counties;
· Ties and contacts in the Southern Californian Asian and Pacific
Islander American community preferred;
· Experience or interest in civil rights or immigrant rights issues
preferred;
· Knowledge of voting rights or election law helpful; and
· Bilingual ability in an Asian language helpful.

Compensation: $14-16/hour (DOE, plus bilingual supplement). Parking
provided.

Application Process: Please mail, fax or email cover letter, resume,
three references, and writing sample to Eugene Lee,
Voting Rights Project Director, Asian Pacific American Legal Center,
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Fax (213)
977-7595, Email elee@apalc.org. No email or telephone inquiries. Posted
July 28, 2008.

ViFF 2009 Call-for-entries! Deadline of submissions: December 31, 2008!

Hello Friends,

Please distribute far and wide! Thank you! Please see the attached files for the Vietnamese and (oui!) French versions!

Cheers,

Ysa Le

ViFF 2009 Co-Director

For immediate release

Contact: vietfilmfest@yahoo.com ; website: www.VietFilmFest.com

Tel. (714) 893-6145

CALL FOR ENTRIES

ViFF 2009

The Fourth Edition of the biennial Vietnamese International Film Festival (ViFF)

Coming to University of California, Irvine (UCI), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Westminster, Southern California in April 2009

PRODUCTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION:

Feature-length and short productions of any content (not necessarily related to Vietnam or Vietnamese) by persons of Vietnamese descent living anywhere around the world or productions about Vietnamese people or culture in the following categories:

- Narrative

- Documentary

- Experimental

- Animation

NO ENTRY FEE!

ENTRY DEADLINE:

Entries MUST BE POSTMARKED no later than December 31, 2008. We will announce the final selection at the end of February 2008.

For more information and a PDF of our entry form, please visit www.VietFilmFest.com . Please email vietfilmfest@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

ViFF's mission is to support, celebrate, and project a diversity of visions and voices from filmmakers of Vietnamese descent and films by, for, and about the Vietnamese people and culture.

The Vietnamese International Film Festival (ViFF) is an eight-day event uniquely showcasing films made by Vietnamese and Vietnamese diasporic filmmakers. Presented biennially since 2003 by the two non-profit organizations Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association (VAALA) and Vietnamese Language & Culture (VNLC), ViFF has featured films from all over the world, including but not limited to Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Poland, United States, and Vietnam.

ViFF is held mainly at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with some screenings at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Westminster, Southern California. Each edition, ViFF attracts around 4,000 people coming from all over the world.

Ysa D. Le

Executive Director

Vietnamese American Arts & Letters Association (VAALA)

www.vaala.org

www.VietFilmFest.com

JOB: Youth Program Coordinator (Orange County, CA)

Special Service for Groups

Job Announcement

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Title: Program Coordinator - Youth

Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc.

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FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Program Manager and/or Executive Director

Pay Range/Rate: $15.85 to 17.25 per hour (100% FTE). DOE Benefits are included.

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Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager and/or the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will coordinate an afterschool youth program including, tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy, and other youth development activities “Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”

Essential Functions

Program (100%)

§ Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate an afterschool youth program for OCAPICA.

§ Work in conjunction with other youth staff members as well as community partners and leaders.

§ Work with researchers to conduct community participatory research and evaluation to determine youth needs and program planning issues.

§ Work with educators, social workers, and others to assist youth with accessing needed resources.

§ Train, develop and supervise volunteers and mentors.

§ Work with the ethnic media to promote the program and recruit participants.

§ Develop education materials for youth to improve their knowledge about getting into college, financial literacy, and other issues related.

§ Write program reports and document program activities, successes and challenges.

§ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities concurrently

§ Write reports and maintain budgets.

§ Maintain correspondence with funders.

§ And other administrative and service duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

§ Must have excellent program development and skills

§ Must be well organized

§ Have at least 1 year experience coordinating youth programs

§ California Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings

§ Bachelors degree or higher or 4 years of community experience coordinating youth programs

Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

¨ Experience with program development, coordination, and evaluation

¨ Experience working in a community setting, especially experience working with immigrant communities

¨ Ability to speak an Asian or Pacific Islander language, but not necessary

¨ Experience working with underserved AAPIs

¨ Must be comfortable working in a team environment

¨ Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)

¨ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative

¨ Supervisory experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

¨ Supervision of volunteer tutors and interns.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

¨ The environment for this position is an office environment (may include shared office space) and youth tutoring classroom.

Physical Requirement

¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.

Mental Requirement

¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions, ability to work with high needs youth.

Application Process:

Application deadline: August 22, 2008 or until filled.

Please e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Jennifer Kuo

E-mail: careers@ocapica.org FAX: (714)636-8828

(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program Coordinator – Youth)

No Phone Calls Please

Agency Background:

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.

Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. “Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”

NETWORKING: 22nd Annual NAAAP Convention & Diversity Career Fair

Join us in Los Angeles for the 22nd Annual NAAAP National Convention: "Leadership: Rising and Shining Stars".

August 21-24, 2008
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel


The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) hosts its Annual Convention to foster leadership and diversity within the community and in the workplace. The convention is open to NAAAP members and the general public. The convention includes keynote speakers, more than 40 workshops, seminars and panels, a Diversity Career Fair, the Leadership Institute, a golf tournament and exciting entertainment! Convention attendees exchange information and ideas during the many professional networking opportunities.


Highlights of the Convention:

• 2 day Diversity Career Fair
• Inspiring keynote speakers
• Over 40 seminars, and panels workshops on leadership and professional development
• 1 day intensive Leadership Institute
• The NAAAP Golf Classic
• Entertainment and sightseeing tours in Los Angeles
• An opportunity to network with over 1000 attendees from the United States, Canada and the world
• And the finale, the Who's Who in Asian American Communities Leaders and Legends Awards Gala

About NAAAP: Established in 1982, the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is the largest and fastest growing North American Asian professional organization in the United States and Canada. NAAAP is a volunteer-based, non-profit, 501©(3), professional organization that promotes the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields, through networking, respecting Asian multiculturalism, and supporting diversity and community service.

There are currently over 25 chapters, ventures, and affiliates across the United States and Canada and a growing North American membership of more than 3,000. For more information, visit www.naaap.org

Email: info@naaapconventio n.org
Web: http://www.naaapcon vention.org
Career Fair: http://www.naaap. org/careers
To volunteer: volunteer@naaapconv ention.org

Call for Papers - 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities

Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions

7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities

January 9 - 12, 2009

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

Honolulu Hawaii, USA

Submission Deadline: August 22, 2008

Sponsored by:

University of Louisville - Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods

The Baylor Journal of Theatre and Performance

Web address: http://www.hichumanities.org

Email address: humanities@hichumanities.org

The 7th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities will be held from January 9 (Friday) to January 12 (Monday), 2009 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The conference will provide many opportunities for academicians and professionals from arts and humanities related fields to interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Cross-disciplinary submissions with other fields are welcome.

Topic Areas (All Areas of Arts & Humanities are Invited):

*Anthropology

*American Studies

*Archeology

*Architecture

*Art

*Art History

*Dance

*English

*Ethnic Studies

*Film

*Folklore

*Geography

*Graphic Design

*History

*Landscape Architecture

*Languages

*Literature

*Linguistics

*Music

*Performing Arts

*Philosophy

*Postcolonial Identities

*Product Design

*Religion

*Second Language Studies

*Speech/Communication

*Theatre

*Visual Arts

*Other Areas of Arts and Humanities

*Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other areas.

Submitting a Proposal:

You may now submit your paper/proposal by using our online submission system! To use the system, and for detailed information about submitting see: http://www.hichumanities.org/cfp_artshumanities.htm

To be removed from this list, please click the following link: http://www.hichumanities.org/remove/ or copy and paste the link into any web browser.

Hawaii International Conference on Arts & Humanities

P.O. Box 75036

Honolulu, HI 96836 USA

Telephone: (808) 542-4385

Fax: (808) 947-2420

E-mail: humanities@hichumanities.org

Website: http://www.hichumanities.org

ANNOUNCEMENT: OCA LAUDS HOUSE DECISION TO HONOR ASIAN AMERICAN SERVICE IN CIVIL WAR

OCA LAUDS HOUSE DECISION TO HONOR ASIAN AMERICAN SERVICE IN CIVIL WAR

WASHINGTON DC—OCA, a national Asian Pacific American organization with over 80 chapters and college affiliates around the country, applauded the decision of the US House of Representatives to recognize Asian Pacific Americans who served in the US Civil War.

Historians have uncovered documentation of APAs serving during the Civil War on both sides, in both the Army and the Navy. Because of discrimination and laws such as the Naturalization Act of 1870 and the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, many of these soldiers were denied US citizenship, pensions, and benefits, even after their service. HR 415 will honor two men of Chinese ancestry, Edward Day Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce, who fought in the Civil War.

“Asian Pacific Americans have struggled to have our contributions recognized. This resolution highlights the participation of APAs in one of the most iconic times in US history,” said Ginny Gong , OCA National President. “OCA thanks the House of Representatives, and especially the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus under the leadership of Representative Mike Honda (D-CA), for their action, which will ensure that the history of Asians in America is remembered fully and correctly.”

“HR 415 is the result of years of effort by many individuals to bring recognition and justice for these soldiers,” said Michael C Lin, OCA Executive Director. “In addition to the continued efforts to gain full recognition and benefits for Filipino soldiers serving under US command during World War II, this measure will continue to establish Asian Pacific Americans as an integral and important part of US history.”

Founded in 1973 as the Organization of Chinese Americans, OCA is a national organization dedicated to the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States .

API Youth Grant

Hi Everyone,

I hope all is well. Most of you had expressed interest in the APIA Vote Grant that OCAPICA will be offering on behalf of Project API Vote.

Attached is the APIA Youth Grant that OCAPICA’s Policy Department is encouraging for students to take part in for the upcoming November election. Please get the word out to students.

We want them to be as involved as possible. This is such an exciting election to part of!

I have copied the basic information below but please view the attachment for better details:

What Do You Have to Do?

Create a voter education and mobilization project that will get your APIA community to vote for the November 4th Elections—and receive one of six $1,000 grants from OCAPICA’s Project API Vote to do it.

If you are a youth leader, apply for the grant today! Project must be affiliated with a campus or community organization for the funds to be dispersed to. This would be a great fundraising opportunity for your organization!

Project idea must be:

• Non-partisan and support no candidate or ballot Initiative

• Educate and mobilize the Asian and Pacific Islander Community of Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County

• Have a bilingual component, preferably in Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Samoan, Tongan, Urdu, Hindi, or Tagalog

• INNOVATIVE! Only you know what will best mobilize your peers to vote!

In turn, we ask that you support OCAPICA’s larger Project APIA Vote by:

• recruiting bilingual volunteers to our bilingual phone bank

• Attending Project APIA Vote press events

• Distributing Project APIA Vote education materials into the community

Here are some Voter Education & Mobilization Project Ideas:

-Tabling at ethnic markets

- Class raps/ dorm storming w/ Easy Voter Guides

- APIA ‘Why I’ll Vote’ community survey

- Create a viral video

- Develop a TV public service announcement

- Create an in-language voter song for ethnic radio play

- APIA Voter education forum

- Get out the vote door hangers in APIA neighborhoods

- In-language posters for ethnic businesses

- Guerilla theatre

- T-shirt campaign

- Bhangra the Vote / Luau the Vote Parties

...and much, much more! The innovation is up to you!

To APPLY, submit the following to Tanzila Ahmed, Policy Manager at tahmed@ocapica. org by SEPTEMBER 1^st!

*One 500 word proposal on what you will do

*One 8-week work plan leading up to Nov 4th

*One budget of how the 1000 dollars grant will be spent.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

PEACE,

Asma Men [uhs-ma]

Voter Education Coordinator

Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance

12900 Garden Grove Blvd. Ste 214A

Garden Grove, CA 92843

Tel: 714.636.9095 x 203

Fax: 714.636.8828

amen@ocapica. org

www.ocapica. org

SURVEY PARTICIPANT: Study on Asian American Women regarding native values, sociocultural values, and body image

I am a Ph.D. Clinical Psychology student at CSPP and am seeking participation from Asian American women, 18 years and older and residents of the US, to help with my dissertation study. I invite you to participate in my study regarding native values, sociocultural values, and body image in Asian American women. Participation is confidential and completely voluntary. Participants can withdraw from the study at any time prior to survey submission. If you know someone who can help with my dissertation, please forward them the link below. Thank you!!

Please click on the following link to participate:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=JGNwKeCgX1knpc16mJSVHA_3d_3d

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Marenda Tran, MA

JOB: Field Rep for Congresswoman Linda Sanchez

JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH U.S. CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SÁNCHEZ

I have a full-time job opening in my local office in Cerritos for a
Field Representative/ Caseworker to help me serve the people of the
39th Congressional District of southeast Los Angeles County.
Communities in the 39th District include: Whittier, La Mirada,
Cerritos, Artesia, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, North Long Beach,
Paramount, Lynwood, South Gate, Watts, Willowbrook, and
Florence-Firestone.

This particular position will specialize in outreach and relations
with Asian American residents and organizations. Thus, experience
working with the Asian American community is especially valuable. The
Field Representative portion of the job will also involve managing
issue areas, such as business and immigration, and large-scale public
events, such as my annual Senior Fair. As a Caseworker, this staff
member will assist people in solving problems with government agencies
on issues such as Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits,
and immigration and passport applications. This job will be an
excellent opportunity to learn about the operations of a Democratic
legislator's local office and explore many areas of legislative staff
work. Someone who generally shares my progressive Democratic
political principles is also preferred.

Salary will start at approximately $32,000 a year. The employee will
receive health insurance, 401(k), and other federal employment
benefits. Requirements also include the ability to work at events
outside normal business hours and a vehicle and driver's license. If
you wish to apply, please email a resume (with salary history), cover
letter, and writing sample to my District Director, Bill Grady, at
bill.grady@mail. house.gov or fax your materials to Bill at (562)
924-2914.

With best wishes,
Linda T. Sánchez
U.S. Congresswoman

VOLUNTEER: ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival

iaTV is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival in Long beach , CA .

We will need volunteers to help with the set up of the booth at the event and also help with the promotion of our network, ImaginAsian TV, in the local Long Beach / Los Angeles area. You will be promoting our network’s newest program line up and will be working to increase awareness about the network.

This is a great opportunity for those interested in gaining experience in marketing, getting to know iaTV, or for those interested in looking to fulfill volunteer hours!

The 2008 Long Beach Dragon Boat festival will be held at Marine Stadium in Long Beach from July 25th-27th. In addition to hosting one of the largest dragon boat competitions in California , there will be Chinese traditional dances, music, martial art performances, acrobats and many more traditional Chinese festivities. An enjoyable event that’s great for anyone!

All volunteers will be compensated with the following:
• food and drink compensation (receipts with dates must be mailed to the NY office within 14 days after the event)
• free iaTV materials – tshirts, keychains, etc.
• free iaCenter tickets (valid for entries to movies at iaCenter theater, 251 S. Main St. , Los Angeles , CA )
• possible internship opportunities at ImaginAsian TV
• invites to future iaTV events (sponsored events, red carpets, etc.)

Times:
Friday, July 25th – 9:30am – 4pm
Saturday, July 26th – 9:30am – 5pm
Sunday, July 27th – 9:30am – 3:30pm

Location:
Marine Stadium in Long Beach , CA
http://www.lbdragonboat.com/location.htm

About our company:
ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia company that promotes Asian Pacific American culture to mainstream America . Headquartered in New York City , ImaginAsian Entertainment uses a fully integrated marketing strategy through multiple platforms. Our most noted segment ImaginAsian TV® ( America ’s First 24/7 Asian American Network) can be found throughout America (On the following carriers in Los Angeles : Time Warner Ch.157, Charter Ch. 143, and Champion Ch.196.) We also have The ImaginAsian Center (L.A.’s premier Asian American film and cultural center) located in downtown LA, which hosts some of the most critically renowned cinema from throughout Asia. For more information on ImaginAsian Entertainment, please go to http://www.iatv.tv/

So if you’re interested in volunteering for iaTV or know anyone that is please contact us at jwong@iatv.tv

Hope to hear from you soon!

Best regards,
Katherine Cho
IA MEDIA | Marketing Department
TELEVISION-ONLINE-RADIO
WWW.IATV.TV
(Tel) 212-869-IATV (4288) EXT. 2028
(Fax) 212-869-4285

JOB: OCCORD Coordinator/Paralegal for Immigrant and Workplace Rights Program

Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development

Coordinator/ Paralegal for Immigrant and Workplace Rights Program

Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development
(OCCORD) combines community organizing, strategic research, and
advocacy to empower working families who seek a voice in society and
government. For our new Immigrant and Workplace Rights Program, we
are seeking a creative, committed individual with administrative and
paralegal skills plus an ability to coordinate a multifaceted set of
program activities. As a small and growing organization, we provide
significant opportunities for our staff to learn, grow, and take on
new challenges, and we will also value a candidate's skills in other
fields such as bookkeeping, information technology, and communications.

In Orange County, the epicenter of the modern American conservative
movement, institutionalized anti-immigrant sentiment and a
laissez-faire approach to government have long served to exclude
working families from the political process. OCCORD's Immigrant and
Workplace Rights Program is designed to train low wage workers and
residents to understand their rights and become full participants in
the democratic process. In partnership with UNITE HERE, the hotel
workers union, this program will provide citizenship assistance,
register new voters, and mobilize workers and residents in support of
public policies that improve their lives.

Position Description: Work with the OCCORD team and strategic
partners to:

· Build a comprehensive program that engages immigrant workers
in all aspects of civic life.

· Assist program participants with the preparation and filing
of their citizenship applications.

· Train program participants to understand their rights in
society and in the workplace.

· Manage communications with program participants and other
constituents.

· Develop and maintain a database of program participants and
other constituents.

· Coordinate volunteers.

· Support the work of the organization as a whole.

Qualifications:

· Strong commitment to social and economic rights and to
building the labor movement.

· Demonstrated legal or paralegal experience and strong
knowledge of immigration law.

· Experience working with immigrant communities.

· Bilingual in English and Spanish with good written and oral
communication skills.

· Excellent personal organization, time management, and
interpersonal communication skills.

· Accountability to goals and willingness to learn new
techniques, ideas, and skills.

· Ability to take initiative and to work well in a team.

Terms of Employment: Salary negotiable based on experience. Full
family health benefits (medical, dental, and vision). The position
requires use of an automobile and may require long and/or irregular
hours of work, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Process: Send cover letter and resume to Eric Altman,
Executive Director:

· Mail: OCCORD, 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 200, Garden
Grove, CA 92843

· Email: info@occord. org

· Fax: 714-750-2683

Our goal is to fill this position as quickly as possible, but the
position will remain open until the right person is found. Please do
not contact us by phone. Persons who do not meet minimum requirements
will not receive a response.

ACTING OPPORTUNITY: Asian Play "Hometown Buffet" auditions in Santa Ana at Rude Guerrilla Theater

Rude Guerrilla Theater Company is holding open, non-union auditions
for the World Premiere of "Helltown Buffet," written and directed by
Aurelio Locsin.

Can a Filipino-American buffet manager and his hunky demon seducer
fall in love through real and imagined histories? This dark comedy
propels them from Orange County to several afterlives, prompting
encounters with a host of fantastic characters and unreal situations.
ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS.

FOR A COPY OF THE SCRIPT AND MORE INFO, VISIT http://rgasian. blogspot. com

AUDITIONS: Sunday, July 27, 7-9 pm. Monday, July 28, 7-8 pm.
CALLBACKS: Monday, July 28, 8 pm.

Show runs September 11-October 18 (Fri-Sat evenings at 8pm, Sun at
2:30pm, one Thurs evening on October 16 at 8pm.)

Cold reading from the script. Please bring headshots or a photo, and
theater resume, if available.

ADDRESS/PHONE: 202 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. 92701. (714) 528-9304

CAST

ALL ETHNICITIES ENCOURAGE TO AUDITION FOR NON-ASIAN ROLES. Non-union
only please.

Benjie: Male, 20-30, Filipino/Asian, naïve, idealistic. Some Tagalog a
plus. Must be comfortable with gay intimacy.

Paco: Male, 20-30, Filipino/Asian, attractive, tough but charming.
Must be comfortable with gay intimacy.

Madame Loveless: Female, 20-60. Seductive and sexy one moment, angry
and vindictive the next.

Grom: Male, 20-60. Ruthless and loyal bodyguard.

THE FOLLOWING ROLES WILL DOUBLE (as childlike spirits, diners,
homeless people, etc.). Improv, dance, and movement skills a plus.

Spirit: Female, 20-70, Filipino/Asian. Nutty but lovable earth mother.

Etienne: Male, 20-60, flamboyant stylist. French accent a plus.

Garbanzo/Carlos: Male, 20-50, Latino or any race. Will speak some
Spanish. Must be able to play two different characters. Garbanzo,
20-45, is God's gift to women. Carlos, 40-55, is an aging ex-gangster
with slowing reflexes.

Ensemble: male or female, any age, to play additional speaking and
non-speaking characters.

JOB: VNCOC Executive Director opening (Orange County, CA)

Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc.

Executive Director – Position Description

The Executive Director is responsible for leadership and management of the

Vietnamese Community of Orange County, Inc. (VNCOC), which has four branches:

the Asian Health Center, the child care center, the senior center, and the cultural center.

The Executive Director (ED) reports to, works in close partnership with, and is evaluated

by the Board of Directors. The ED is the chief administrator charged with the overall

management of the agency, which shall include administration of multiple programs,

fund-raising and resource development, personnel management, organizational and

program development, public relations and marketing.

General Agency Management/ Administrative Functions

• Oversee all programs, services, activities and facilities; ensure that all program

objectives are met.

• Recruit, train, evaluate and terminate staff in accord with agency policies and

federal and state law.

• Facilitate annual/strategic planning process with appropriate staff and board

committees; submit to board for approval.

• Evaluate the organization, its structure and services and make recommendations

to the board.

• Prepare agency budget annually with appropriate staff and board committees;

recommend to board for approval. Assure the proper management of VNCOC’s

financial records in accordance with the agency budget, specific contracts with

funders and laws affecting nonprofit entities.

• Assure the agency's compliance with necessary accreditation and certification

standards.

• Be alert to potential issues and opportunities that may affect the agency and

ensure that proactive positions are taken. Serve as the principle representative

for VNCOC when necessary.

Personnel Management

• Maintain responsibility for implementing the personnel policies of VNCOC as

approved by the board of directors.

• Develop effective strategies for operating an organization with a strong

commitment to volunteers.

• Assume final responsibility for the recruitment, training, supervision and retention

of volunteers and staff.

Organization and Program Development

• Develop and maintain an effective management and supervisory structure for

services and staff/volunteers.

• Supervise and maintain final responsibility for the development of annual goals

and objectives.

• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining services that meet the mission

of the organization.

• Oversee the design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of services.

Board Support and Leadership

• Bring all appropriate issues and policy decisions to the board in a timely manner

so that they are addressed and resolved.

• Assist the Board Chairman and nominating committee to integrate new members

and provide for ongoing leadership development.

• Support operations and administration of board by advising and informing board

members and interfacing between board and staff.

Resource / Fund Development

• Provide leadership and maintain responsibility for securing and managing

necessary funds for the operation of the agency.

• Apply, in a timely fashion, for all funds budgeted from outside sources; maintain

responsibility for grants and proposals to solicit funds.

• Research potential sources of funding for new and existing programs, bring to

board for appropriate planning process.

• Develop methods for monitoring and assuring accountability to donors.

Public Relations and Marketing

• Ensure that the agency has a visible and effective public image by regular use of

the media, speaking engagements, and presence at appropriate public functions.

• Assure that the organization and its mission, programs, products, and services

are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain a PR/marketing plan for the purposes of fund

development, heightening community awareness and recruitment of volunteers.

• Establish and maintain a VNCOC presence with key individuals in local

government, other non-profit agencies and the business sector to further the

agency's public image and reputation.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Social

Work, Urban Studies, Youth Work or other related field preferred

but Bachelor’s plus experience in management, non-profits, youth

work, or education is acceptable.

Previous experience in Health Care or Senior Care settings is

desirable.

Previous community service work experience in non-profit, social

service, or educational settings.

Proven organizational and project management abilities.

Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Demonstrated proficiency in Computer skills (MSWord, MSExcel,

and Powerpoint).

Coaching, Mentoring, Training skills.

Fundraising skills, including grant reporting and fund development

Bilingual skill (Vietnamese/ English) and working knowledge of the

Vietnamese culture is a plus.

Compensation $65,000 - $90,000/year depending on experience

Application Process & Deadline

Send resume and letter of interest postmarked by

Friday, July 25, 2008 to:

Dr. Vy Trac Do

Chairman of the Board, VNCOC, Inc.

1618 W. First Street

Santa Ana, California 92703

Job Posting: Staff Attorney-May 2008

Asian American Institute
Staff Attorney - Affirmative Action

Position Title: Staff Attorney

Salary: $38,000 - $42,000; Full health and dental benefits at 50%.

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Location: Chicago, Illinois

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full time; Exempt - does not qualify for overtime

Summary: The Staff Attorney works closely with the Executive Director,
AAI
staff, and affiliate staff attorneys to facilitate and implement the
Asian
American Contractor Empowerment Project (AACEP) and Legal Assistance
Program
(LAP). In partnership with the Asian American Justice Center (formerly
National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium), AACEP will focus on
research and building capacity within the Asian American community on
both
the national and Chicago regional level to defend and advance the
participation of Asian Americans in minority contracting programs in the
public and private sectors. LAP projects include language access,
voting
rights, and hate crimes.

Background: The Asian American Institute was established in 1992 as a
pan-Asian, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The mission is to
empower
the Asian Pacific American community through advocacy, by utilizing
research, education and coalition building. Current programs include
Voting
Rights, APA Empowerment Initiative, APA Resource Guide and advocacy
against
hate crimes. Affiliated with the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC),
the
Institute coordinates it work with AAJC and co-affiliates Asian Pacific
American Legal Center of Southern California and Asian Law Caucus in San
Francisco.

Job duties and responsibilities:
. Provide public policy research and analysis;
. Provide community education briefings;
. Provide coordination and facilitation of community trainings
based
on materials developed;
. Work with mainstream and ethnic media;
. Monitor legislation and prepare legislative testimony;
. Represent AAI in coalition activities;
. Respond to press inquires and make public speaking appearances;
. Coordinate program planning and implementation with AAJC and
affiliates;
. Coordinate litigation strategies with AAJC and affiliates as
necessary;
. Travel as necessary; and
. Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory responsibilities: Interns and Law Clerks

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Must have the ability to plan,
organize,
and direct a comprehensive program. Knowledge or skill in affirmative
action, race relations, legislative process, or civil rights,
particularly
as they pertain to Asian Americans preferred. Quantitative data
knowledge
and analytical skills is a plus. Demonstrated strong writing and
speaking
skills required.

Education: J. D. degree from accredited law school and member in good
standing with a state bar association. Recent graduates must be
registered
for the Illinois State Bar examination or be willing to take or be
admitted
to the Illinois State Bar.

Experience: 0-2 years legal experience. This position is an entry level
attorney position. Past work experience working in the Asian American
community or with public policy matters preferred. Demonstrated interest
in
civil rights and/or race relations and public policy a must.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter explaining
your
interest, resume, and short writing sample to:

Ms. Tuyet Le
Executive Director
Asian American Institute
4753 North Broadway, Suite 904
Chicago, IL 60640

Email applications at AAI@AAIChicago. org Subject: Staff Attorney
Application

*** Phone inquiries not accepted
*** Only candidates receiving interviews will be contacted
*** Academic transcripts will be required prior to interviews

*** For more information about AAI, please go to www.aaichicago. org

AAI is an equal opportunity employer

Make a Difference: Join Project MotiVATe

Hi all,

This is great opportunity! Please distribute widely. See attached flyer (or below) for more details.

Project MotiVATe, a non-profit organization, is looking for volunteers, mentors, and coordinators.

Applications and additional info are available on-line at www.projectmotivate .org. The deadline for applications is May 17, 2008. Applications can be emailed to info@projectmotivat e.org or faxed to (714) 636-8828.

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Apply today and make a difference:
Become a member of the Project MotiVATe family!

Are you a college student or graduate?
Do you have experience working with youth in an academic environment?
Do you want to become a volunteer or mentor?

JOIN PROJECT MOTIVATE TODAY
MENTOR TODAY’S YOUTH TO EMPOWER THEIR TOMORROW

Make a difference in someone’s life
Work with Vietnamese American youth
Give back to the community

Project MotiVATe is a mentoring program for Vietnamese American teens in Orange County. Our mission is to motivate and influence the youth, through academic mentoring using a holistic approach (taking into consideration social, familial, and cultural factors), to graduate from high school or obtain a GED and pursue higher education.

To find out more about Project MotiVATe, please visit www.projectmotivate .org

*Applications for volunteers, mentors, and coordinators are also available online.
Please submit applications via email to info@projectmotivat e.org or fax to (714)636-8828 by May 17th, 2008.

“Being a part of Project MotiVATe is like being a part of one large family. Family love!”
- Project MotiVATe mentee

Project MotiVATe
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Phone (714) 636-9095
Fax (714) 636-8828
info@projectmotivat e.org
www.projectmotivate .org

JOB OPPORTUNITY: SAT instructor

ORANGE COUNTY ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE

Job Announcement

___________________________________________________________________________

Title: SAT instructor– Soar Afterschool Program

Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc.

FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Program Coordinator(s)

Pay Range/Rate: $20 per hour/Part-time; 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Up to 20 hours; hours may vary but generally 2:00PM – 6:00 PM. Benefits not included.

_________________________________________________________________________________

Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Coordinator, the SAT instructor will teach a SAT preparation course to underserved high school-aged youth. As part of the OCAPICA’s Soar Afterschool Program, OCAPICA offers a free summer/6-week SAT program. This program will help prepare students on their upcoming SAT test. This is done by taking practice exams, going over tips and strategies, reviewing problems students have difficulty with and providing tutoring hours and offer ways for students to prepare themselves better. OCAPICA’s Soar Afterschool Program provides both middle school and high school-aged youth with a safe environment to receive mentorship and academic advising. Through a variety of services, the program aims to provide opportunities for academic and character maturity for underserved students in the community. Instructor to teach strategies to youth and provide individualized and group assistance to students in problem areas. “OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”

Essential Functions

Program (100%)

· Lead students through the SAT Preparation curriculum

· Arrive at every class session on time and prepared

· Inspire, motivate, and encourage students regardless of ability level

· Administer practice tests and be able to explain problems for post-test review and analysis

· Exercise flexibility and creativity to address particular needs of students and the class

· Ensure that every student is familiar with all aspects of the SAT exam

· Keep records of student attendance and student scores

· Inform supervisor immediately of any needs, problems or outstanding successes

· Attend relevant OCAPICA meetings

· Promote the OCAPICA in interactions with students, parents, school staff and others

· Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities concurrently

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

· Must be at least 18 years of age with a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D.; 2 years + college preferred

· Knowledge of SAT and extensive test-taking strategies

· Ability to teach math and verbal/writing portions. Strong math and verbal skills

· Teaching experience is a plus, but not required OR

· Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills

· Have at least 1 year experience working with high school-aged youth

· Ability to work during afterschool hours (2:00 – 6:00 PM)

Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

§ Experience working in afterschool/youth programs

§ Experience teaching SAT preparation courses and/or other professional Test Prep training courses.

§ High SAT scores recommended.

§ Bachelor’s Degree.

§ One year of classroom teaching or curriculum development experience

§ Bilingual and/or bicultural, but not necessary

§ Experience working with underserved Asian and Pacific Islanders and/or youth of all socio-economic backgrounds.

§ Must be comfortable working in a team environment

§ Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)

§ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative

§ Experience in curriculum development

Supervisory Responsibilities

¨ No supervision of employees required at this time.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

¨ The environment for this position is an office environment (may include shared office space).

Physical Requirement

¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.

Mental Requirement

¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.

Application Process:

Application deadline: June 13, 2008

Please e-mail or send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Selection Committee

OCAPICA

12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 214A

Garden Grove , CA 92843

E-mail: careers@ocapica.org or FAX: (714)636-8828

(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: SAT instructor)

Agency Background:

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. -Dali Lama Jennifer Kuo Program Coordinator OCAPICA 12900 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 214A Garden Grove, CA 92843 jkuo@ocapica.org tel: fax: (714) 636-9095x204 (714) 636-8828

JOB: L.I.F.E Program Coordinator

Khmer Girls in Action

Job Description

Title: L.I.F.E Program Coordinator
FLSA: Non-exempt

Salary range: $27,000-32,000 DOE with excellent benefits

Background

KHMER GIRLS IN ACTION'S (KGA) mission is to contribute to the movement for
social, economic, and political justice by building a strong, progressive,
and sustainable community institution led by Southeast Asian women and
girls. Our core strategies are leadership development, Participatory
Action Research, community organizing, and cultural arts production. KGA
works with Southeast Asian, primarily, Khmer girls and young women
ages14-21 years living in Long Beach, California. As a youth- and
adult-led organization, KGA staff works as a team, striving towards equal
participation and decision making with youth and adults. Valuing process
and consensus building efforts, KGA is highly committed to social justice
and community building both within and outside the organization.

General Summary

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator
will train general youth members to become agents of positive social
change and coordinate the Learning to Impact for Empowerment (LIFE)
Program. The LIFE program is an after-school youth program that provides
the following:
* Personalized academic and psycho-social support in the form of skills
building, mentoring, tutoring and life planning;
* A safe space for our members to discuss challenges they are facing and
to seek peer and adult support;
* Engage parents in our youth member's educational development and KGA
activities;
* Work with existing institutions to offer resources such as academic
support, assistance with financial aid applications, college tours, and
development of life and career planning skills.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate LIFE Program and General
membership leadership trainings
* Develop education materials for youth to improve their knowledge about
getting into college, financial literacy, career planning, time
management, and other related issues
* Develop and implement a parent involvement component to engage our youth
members' parent(s) in their education and KGA activities
* Using KGA's popular education curriculum to conduct leadership
development trainings
* Work in conjunction with other program coordinators as well community
partners and leaders
* Conduct outreach and orientation for potential and new members
* Train and develop youth members and volunteers
* Establish relationships with youth organizations, academic institutions,
scholarship programs, and social justice groups to create resources for
youth members
* Formulate long term programmatic goals, objectives, strategies, and
long-term sustainability planning with the assistance of the Executive
Director
* Write program reports and document program activities, successes and
challenges
* Serve as KGA representative at conferences, summits, etc.
* Provide program support in other areas and other administrative and
service duties as necessary

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree and/or at least two years of experience working in
community setting, especially with youth and/or immigrant/refugee
communities
* Experience with doing academic counseling, mentoring high school
students, developing curriculum and/or conducting trainings
* Understanding of Southeast Asian communities, specifically the Cambodian
community (Khmer speaking a plus)
* Commitment to social justice values and understanding of racism,
classism, sexism, heterosexism, ageism, and xenophobia
* Excellent communication skills, highly organized and punctual
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Comfortable speaking in front of small and large groups
* California Driver's License and transportation
* May have to work some evenings or weekends on a irregular basis

Interested individuals, please mail, fax or email resume and cover letter to:

Suely Ngouy, Executive Director
Khmer Girls in Action
1366 Redondo Avenue, Suite 9.Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 986-9416 fax, (562) 986-9415 office, Email: suely@kgalb. org

Position will remain open until filled

This position is an employee of KGA's fiscal sponsor Community Partners.
Community Partners is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB: Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Senior Policy

FW: Job Announcement: Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Sr. Policy An

http://www.apiahf. org/about/ index.htm# jobs

APIAHF is hiring! Please help us to spread the word.

Title: Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Senior Policy
Analyst, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Reports to: CEO
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b, and more (full details
upon request)
Relocation: Negotiable
Salary: $45,000-$60, 000

Job Summary:
The Senior Policy Analyst will work in a liaison capacity with other
APIAHF Policy Division staff and advisors to formulate policy
priorities, and develop strategies to advance those priorities,
including through Federal and state legislative and administrative
advocacy, coalition building, and media advocacy on issues related to
Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.

The NHPI Senior Policy Analyst will be the lead subject matter expert in
implementing the four key strategic recommendations generated at the
2007 NHPI Health & Well Being Health Summit in Washington DC. The four
components are: 1) workforce development; 2) data collection, analysis
and reporting; 3) increasing resources & capacity building; and 4)
creation of an NHPI Advocacy Organization.

The NHPI Senior Policy Analyst will develop products to assist with
advocacy on these issues including policy briefs, action alerts, fact
sheets and other publications for a variety of audiences including
policymakers, advocates, health and social service providers, media and
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community members.

The NHPI Senior Policy Analyst will also work in coordination with other
national health advocacy, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific
Islander, and immigrant rights organizations as well as state and local
coalitions and community based organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Maintain relationships and communication with federal and state
administrative policymakers and members of Congress, state legislators,
and legislative staff on NHPI and APIAHF policy issues and priorities;
* Develop legislative and administrative strategies and conduct
advocacy on behalf of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities;
* Assist the NHPI Alliance to build the infrastructure and
financial resources of the NHPI Alliance so that it could serve as a
resource to sustain/maintain advocacy, develop a communication process
to stay connected with the NHPI community;
* Monitor and assess the impact of federal and state legislative
and regulatory developments and proposals on the health of Native
Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders;
* Develop and implement strategies to engage local Native Hawaiian
and Pacific Islander community based organizations, community leaders,
researchers, health professionals and others in health policy advocacy;
* Develop and write policy briefs, reports and publications;
* Maintain relationships and communication with national health
policy advocates, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander policy partners
and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities and constituencies;
* Act as a resource for and provide technical assistance to
government officials, legislative staff, advocacy groups, health care
and social service providers, advocates, community organizations and the
media;
* Conduct media advocacy and monitor media coverage of health
policy issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders;
* Provide support, assistance, and guidance on key Native Hawaiian
and Pacific Islander policy issues to APIAHF's leadership as well as to
policy and program-based staff;

Required Qualifications:

* Master's degree or equivalent in health, public policy, law or
related field;
* Five years experience in public policy and advocacy, especially
health policy, immigrant rights, or civil rights;
* Demonstrated experience and leadership in the development and
implementation of policy advocacy campaigns on either a state or
national level;
* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills;
* Strong motivation and adaptability, including ability to work
under pressure and with deadlines;
* Ability to travel as part of work responsibilities;
* Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, including
Windows-based word processing and database applications and experience
with electronic communications.

Desired Qualifications:

* Bilingual/biliterat e in an Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
language;
* Demonstrated interest or experience working with Native Hawaiian
and Pacific Islander communities;
* Demonstrated experience in program coordination and management,
including supervision of other staff and budget management;
* Experience in or with state or federal legislatures or
government health or social service agencies at a policy level;
* Experience in media advocacy.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample, referencing
"NHPI Sr Policy Analyst" to:
APIAHF
ATTN: HR - NHPI Senior Policy Analyst Search
450 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94108
FAX: 415-954-9999
E-MAIL: hr@apiahf.org hr@apiahf.org>

Application Deadline: April 30, 2008

Organizational Description:
The Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) is a
national advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program
and research efforts to improve the health and well being of Asian
American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. Founded in
1986, APIAHF approaches activities with the philosophy of
coalition-building and developing capacity within Asian American, Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. We advocate on health issues
of priority and significance to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and
Pacific Islander communities, conduct technical assistance and training,
provide health and U.S. Census data analyses and information
dissemination, and convene regional and national conferences on Asian
American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander health.

JOB: NAPABA Seeks Executive Director

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Subject:	{Disarmed} [NCAPA] NAPABA Seeks Executive Director
Date:	Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:30:34 -0400
From:	Aleli Samson
Reply-To:
Organization:	NAPABA
To:	'NCAPA'
CC:	'Andre Harrison' , 'Les Jin'

Dear NCAPA Partners,

NAPABA would greatly appreciate your help circulating the below announcement. Thank you!

Aleli Samson

Policy Director

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

1612 K St. NW, Suite 1400

Washington, DC 20006

Ph: (202) 775-9555

Fx: (202) 775-9333

E-mail: policy@napaba. org

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NAPABA Seeks Executive Director

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (“NAPABA”) seeks an experienced individual to serve as its Executive Director in Washington , D.C. to coordinate and to direct the overall operation of the organization. The Executive Director will report to an 18-member Board of Governors and supervise 4 full-time staff, along with additional interns and volunteers. The Executive Director will have the following general responsibilities:

• Management and Administration: Supervise NAPABA office staff; provide member services, assess key needs of the organization such as facilities and technology infrastructure to promote highest level of efficiency; assist NAPABA President-Elect with annual national convention planning; assist NAPABA Vice President for Membership with recruitment; assist NAPABA Treasurer with budget development.

• Programs and Policy: Assist NAPABA Board and Committee Chairs to execute, coordinate, and develop and coordinate NAPABA programs and policy; serve as NAPABA's liaison with other bar associations (e.g., other minority bar associations, the American Bar Association) , other Asian Pacific American (“APA”) organizations, and the media; assist with legislative and other policy efforts.

• Fundraising: To develop, coordinate, and execute development efforts; maintain donor relationship and sponsorship records; assist NAPABA Vice President for Finance and Development with sponsor relations and work with the NAPABA Law Foundation (NAPABA’s charitable and educational affiliate).

Job Requirements:

• Outstanding leadership, communication, management, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with NAPABA Board, committees, members and the APA community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to legal issues affecting the APA community.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising.
• Experience in media/public relations.
• Computer proficiency, including word processing, database usage and spreadsheets.
• Some travel required (e.g., attendance at NAPABA Board meetings, annual conventions, and regional conferences) .
• J.D. degree strongly preferred, but not required.

NAPABA is a non-profit, non-partisan professional organization of Asian Pacific American attorneys nationwide. Through its approximately 50 local APA bar associations and chapters, NAPABA is now at the forefront of national and local activities in areas such as access to justice, language rights, increasing the diversity of federal and state judiciaries, professional development, combating anti-immigrant backlash and hate crimes, and civil rights reform.

Date Available: June 1, 2008
Reports to: NAPABA Board of Governors
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Please send a statement of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three work-related references (including at least one from a current or recent supervisor) to: NAPABA Executive Director Search Committee, c/o Nimesh M. Patel, Esq.; Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP; 701 Eighth Street, N.W. ; Washington , D.C. 20001. Applications may also be sent by fax to (202) 654-3354 or by e-mail to npatel@thelen. com. No telephone inquiries, please.

JOB: NAVASA job opportunity

*SEARAC has no additional information about this opportunity. ***

Dear NAVASA friends & supporters,

Please find attached a job announcement from
NAVASA. Please read and circulate among your networks. Many thanks!

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Job Announcement: Project Director, National Dan Thân Corps

The Project Director is responsible for the
overall management of NAVASA’s National D n Thân
Corps. This mission of the Corps is to develop a
new generation of social change agents to improve
social and economic equity in the Vietnamese
American communities nationwide. The Project
Director works closely with NAVASA’s staff team
and under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Major Responsibilities

Project Management

Supervise the day-to-day operations of the
project including supervision of project
intern/staff and assuring that all contract and grant requirements are met;

Maintain regular contact with project’s funders
such as the Corporation for National Community
Service and represent the Corps and NAVASA to the
public, funders, constituents, etc..

Compile, synthesizes, and submits financial and
programmatic reports to funders.

Build relationships with community-based
organizations in their flagship communities.

Oversee the recruitment and selection process of
community-based and faith-based organizations
(CBOs and FBOs) to participate as partners with the Corps.

Monitor program progress via monthly
teleconference, written correspondence, email, and onsite reviews.

Work with NAVASA’s staff team to identify funding
opportunities, develop grant proposals and submit
proposals as required by funders.

Corps Members and Host Sites Support and Development

Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to provide
training and technical assistance to foster
professional development for Corps members.

Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to assist
Corps members develop and successfully implement
their community service project.

Provide on-going support to foster professional
development among Corp members.

Intervene and help resolve any conflict between
Corps members and their supervisors at the CBO/FBO host site.

Assist CBO/FBO partners to provide meaningful
opportunity and support for professional development of Corps members.

Work closely with NAVASA’s staff team to provide
technical assistance to build organizational capacity of the host sites.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Urban
Studies, Youth Work or other related field
preferred but Bachelor’s plus experience in
management, non-profits, youth work, or education is acceptable.

City Year/AmeriCorps/ Peace Corps experience a plus.

Previous experience leading, supervising, teaching or managing young adults.

Previous community service work experience in
non-profit, social service, or educational settings.

Proven organizational and project management abilities.

Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member.

Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Demonstrated proficiency in Computer skills (MSWord, MSExcel, and Powerpoint).

Coaching, Mentoring, Training skills

Fundraising skills.

Knowledge of the Vietnamese community and ability
to communicate in Vietnamese is a plus.

Salary & Benefits: Mid to upper 50s plus full health and dental coverage

Please send cover letter and resume via e-mail or
postal mail with attention to:

Dan Than Project Director
Selection Committee

Email: job@navasa.org>job@navasa.org

Mailing Address:
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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NAVASA is an equal opportunity employer with a
demonstrated commitment to hiring individuals who
reflect the diversity of the communities they
serve. Persons of color, persons with
multilingual abilities, women, and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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An Vo
NAVASA
Office Admin.
1010 Wayne Ave. Suite 310
Silver Spring, MD 20910
p: 301-587-2781
f: 301-576-3757

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SEARAC (http://www.searac. org) is a national nonprofit organization working
to advance the interests of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans
through capacity building, advocacy, and education. SEARAC is proud to work
with a national network of over 180 Southeast Asian American grant-eligible
organizations accessible at http://www.searac. org/maa/.

DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed on SEARAC's listserves are solely those
of the authors and do not necessarily reflect SEARAC's positions.

SUBMISSIONS: SEARAC invites members to submit materials directly to this
listserve by sending them to forum@searac. org

TO UNSUBSCRIBE: To unsubscribe from this listserve please send an email to
forum-unsubscribe@ searac.org.
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--
Soumary Vongrassamy
Education Advocate
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center (SEARAC)
1628 16th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

P: 202.667.4690
F: 202.667.6449
E: soumary@searac. org
W: www.searac.org

JOB: Bilingual & Non-bilingual Job Opening for Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dong_Matsuda, Suzie
Date: Apr 23, 2008 9:42 AM
Subject: Bilingual & Non-bilingual Job Opening for Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist
To: "Dong_Matsuda, Suzie"

Please apply or pass on ASAP. Thank you.

Orange County is now accepting applications for the following
position(s):

Clinical Social Worker/Marriage Family Therapist

To view the full job posting for any opening at Orange County, click
here:

http://agency. governmentjobs. com/oc/default. cfm

Click on a job title to view the complete job posting of any position
listed. After you have reviewed the job posting, you can apply for the
position by clicking on the "Apply" button and completing the online
application.


Thank you and good luck in your job search!
GovernmentJobs. com

Historic AAPI Presidential Town Hall

Join us for the Historic Asian American & Pacific Islander Presidential Town Hall May 17, 2008 9:00am – 7:00pm University of California – Irvine Become a part of this historic event and sign on as a supporting organization today!

National CAPACD has partnered with APIAVote to bring you the first ever Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Presidential Town Hall. Join us to hear the invited Presidential Candidates Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY), Senator John McCain (R-AZ), and Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speak about their priorities and how they intend to address the needs of the AAPI community.

All individuals registered for National CAPACD’s 9^th Annual Convention Vision, Voices, Votes: Standing Together for Justice & Equity held May 15-17 in Anaheim, CA will receive free admission and access to all events related to the AAPI Presidential Town Hall.

__________________________________________________________

Niramittata Ly

Program Coordinator

National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development

1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 730

Washington, DC 20036

(W) (202) 223-2442

(F) (202) 223-4144

http://www.nationalcapacd.org

INTERNSHIPS: 10 Internships for Vietnamese-Speaking Students in LA/OC

Seeking Vietnamese-Speaking Students in LA/Orange County for IMMEDIATE Paid Internships!

Voices For Health is currently seeking 10 Vietnamese-speaking students to conduct a 1-month paid internship for research in Los Angeles County related to women's health.

Interns will have the possibility to earn between $500-$1,000 by recruiting women to participate in a health promotion activity.

This research has been approved by the IRB of Saint Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids , MI and is sponsored through a grant by the Susan B. Komen Foundation.

To obtain more information or a flyer, contact Michelle at michelle@voicesforh ealth.com or 800-VFH-3347 for more information.

www.voicesforhealth .com

About Voices For Health, Inc.

Voices For Health, Inc. specializes solely in facilitating communication between health care providers and their limited-English proficient and deaf clients, offering medical interpreting, translations, continuing education and consultation. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, we have satellite offices in Lansing, MI and Los Angeles, CA. Our team of 8 staff and over 200 contractors serve our expanding customer base nationwide.

Job Announcements: Voter Organizers in Orange County!

We are hiring three folks to help run OCAPICA's Project APIA Vote down
in Orange County! Please find the announcements below and forward on
to friends, colleagues, and through listserves. We would like to have
them hired asap, to help out for upcoming June 3rd Elections.

* Voter Education Coordinator â€" 40 hrs/wk through November
* Vietnamese Voter Educator â€" 20-30 hrs/wk through November,
bilingual in Vietnamese
* Voter Outreach Coordinator â€" 20 hrs/wk through June, bilingual
in Chinese or Korean

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________
Title: Voter Education Coordinator (full-time temporary)
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance,
Inc.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Policy Manager
Pay Range/Rate: 40 hrs/wk, $13-$15 an hour
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _

OCAPICA's Project Asian and Pacific Islander Vote is educating and
mobilizing voters in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County
around the June 3rd and November 5th Elections in 2008. The Voter
Education Coordinator will help to implement the outreach component of
the project as well as supporting our project partners in the
community. Under the supervision of the Policy Manager, the
Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating, training and
recruiting for our multilingual phone banking non-partisan get out the
vote efforts. This position is a full-time (40 hrs/wk), temporary
position that will end November 2008.

Essential Functions
Primary point person in the coordination of Project API Vote's
multilingual phone banking operation.
Work with community partners to recruit, train and coordinate
volunteers for the phone bank
Maintain the day to day operation of the phone bank
Assist Policy Manager in managing the community partners in Project
API Vote's network and maintaining communication
Provide outreach training and support to our community partners
Assist Policy Manager in developing materials for the phone bank and
outreach efforts, as well as assist in the project's media outreach.
Support administrative work for the project such as the documentation
of efforts for future evaluation.

Secondary Functions
Research and speak on a variety of policy issues affecting Asian and
Pacific Islanders in the local community.
Writing policy memos on a variety of API policy related issues.
Other functions may be assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications
Experience in working on a grassroots advocacy campaign, preferably
one involving phone banking.
Must have excellent communication skills, and be able to speak to
diverse groups
Must have experience in working in the Asian and Pacific Islander
community, preferably in outreach to the limited
English community.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and comfortable working independently
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to work in the evening and weekends during election time or
outreach events.
Valid California Driver's license and reliable transportation to
travel to conferences, meetings and trainings
Verification of Employment Eligibility
Background Check
Proof of Car Insurance

Non-Essential Qualifications
Able to speak, write and read in an API language (preferably Chinese,
Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Samoan or
Tagalog).
Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
Experience working on the phone, such as telemarketing or fundraising
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____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

Title: Vietnamese Voter Educator (part-time temporary)
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance,
Inc.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Policy Manager
Pay Range/Rate: 20-30 hrs/wk. $12-$14/hr.
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _
OCAPICA's Project Asian and Pacific Islander Vote is educating and
mobilizing voters in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County
around the June 3rd and November 5th Elections in 2008. The Vietnamese
Voter Educator is responsible to implement the Vietnamese outreach
component of the project in the local community. Under the supervision
of the Policy Manager, the Educator will be responsible for
coordinating voter education and voter mobilization in the Vietnamese
community in Orange County. Educator will work with Vietnamese press,
translating materials for the Vietnamese community, and working
innovatively with the community on best practice get out the vote
efforts. This position is a part-time (20-30 hrs/wk), temporary
position that will end November 2008.

Essential Functions
Primary point person in the coordination of Project API Vote's
Vietnamese outreach.
Develop strong relationships in the Vietnamese community for outreach
and education
Work with community partners to recruit and train volunteers for the
in-language education and mobilization of the community.
Maintain the day to day operations
Assist Policy Manager in managing the community partners in Project
API Vote's network and maintaining communication
Provide outreach training and support to our community partners in
Vietnamese and English
Assist Policy Manager in developing materials (including translation
of materials) for outreach efforts, as well as assist in the project's
media outreach.
Support administrative work for the project such as the documentation
of efforts for future evaluation.

Secondary Functions
Research and speak on a variety of policy issues affecting Asian and
Pacific Islanders in the local community.
All other projects as may be assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to speak, write and read Vietnamese, fluently
Must have excellent communication skills, and be able to speak to and
work with diverse groups
Must have experience in working in the Asian and Pacific Islander
community, particularly the Vietnamese community
Must be self-directed, motivated, and comfortable working independently
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office
Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
Ability to work in the evening and weekends during election time or
outreach events.
Valid California Driver's license and reliable transportation to
travel to conferences, meetings and trainings
Verification of Employment Eligibility
Background Check
Proof of Car Insurance

Non-Essential Qualifications
Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
Experience working in community advocacy
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _

Title: Voter Outreach Associate (part-time temporary)
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance,
Inc.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Policy Manager
Pay Range/Rate: 20 hrs/wk, $11-$12/hr
____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _

OCAPICA's Project Asian and Pacific Islander Vote is educating and
mobilizing voters in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County
around the June 3rd and November 5th Elections in 2008. The Voter
Outreach Associate will help to implement the in-language outreach
component of the project. Under the supervision of the Policy Manager,
the Associate will also assist in training and recruiting for our
multilingual phone banking non-partisan get out the vote efforts. This
position is a part-time (20 hrs/wk), temporary position (eight weeks
between April and June).

Essential Functions
Primary point person in the outreach of voter education efforts of
Project API Vote's Chinese and Korean communities.
Work with community partners to recruit bilingual volunteers for the
phone bank
Attend outreach events to distribute voter education materials to the
multilingual community.
Provide voter education outreach training and support to our API
community partners.
Support administrative work for the project such as the documentation
of efforts for future evaluation.
Able to translate outreach materials and answer to Voter Hotline.

Secondary Functions
Research and speak on a variety of policy issues affecting Asian and
Pacific Islanders in the local community.
Other functions may be assigned as needed

Minimum Qualifications
• Able to speak, write and/or read in an API language (preferably
Chinese OR Korean).
Must be self-directed, motivated, and comfortable working independently
Must have experience in working in the Asian and Pacific Islander
community, preferably in outreach to the limited English community.
Must have experience working with Microsoft Office
Three years experience or more in a related field.
Ability to work in the evening and weekends during election time or
outreach events.
Valid California Driver's license and reliable transportation to
travel to conferences, meetings and trainings
Verification of Employment Eligibility
Background Check
Proof of Car Insurance

Non-Essential Qualifications
Must be comfortable with outreaching into the community and in public
spaces.
Must be able to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
Experience working in community advocacy or college youth advocacy
campaign

Application Process:
Application deadline: ASAP, Open until filled
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, and 2 references (past
supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Hiring
Committee

E-mail: careers@ocapica. org
Please ensure that the e-mail subject has the job title.

Hiring Committee
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 214A
Garden Grove CA 92843

Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
(OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and
economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County,
California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand
the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy,
organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to
empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives
and the future of their community. Special Service for Groups, Inc.
(SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. "Special Service
for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer"

JOB-Volunteer Coordinator (Santa Ana, CA)

Job Announcement October 17, 2007


The Cambodian Family is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping
the community develop the hope and skills to make better lives for
themselves. The Cambodian Family Youth Program mission is to help
youths develop their visions for the future and attain skills to turn
their visions into reality. We help youth develop self-esteem, academic
skills, and responsibility towards themselves, family, and community, so
they have a positive and meaningful childhood, graduate high school,
pursue higher education and/ or a career path, and develop the tools to
become productive adults.


POSITION: Volunteer Coordinator (Full-Time)

SALARY: $18 - $20/hr + Benefits

DUTIES: This staff person will coordinate the recruitment, screening,
hiring, orientation, and training of volunteer mentors; provide support
to mentors and mentees in their ongoing relationships; seek donation of
supplies and materials to support the relationships, ensure that the
Mentoring Program supports and enhances the ongoing group mentoring
activities of the Youth Program; schedule up to 40 mentoring sessions a
week, answer questions, arrange activities for youths and mentors when
one party is absent; with the Mentoring Project Director, Youth
Counselors, and school personnel, help reassign mentors a match does not
work out; assist in helping mentees in these failed relations overcome
any negative repercussions and find suitable mentors for a rematch.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires ability to multi-task and work with competing
priorities while meeting daily goals, excellent interpersonal
communications, flexibility and strong written, verbal, and computer
skills. Experience recruiting and training volunteers strongly
preferred. Must be an excellent role model of character and have strong
commitment to education and community service.


CONTACT: Please send or email a cover letter and a detail resume
to:

Sundaram Rama, Youth Program Coordinator
THE CAMBODIAN FAMILY
1111 E. Wakeham Ave. Suite E
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone (714) 973-7184
Fax (714) 571-1974
sundaramsamrama@ yahoo.com

JOBs: at APALC--AmeriCorps attorney

This is a re-posting -- please help circulate widely:


APALC has an immediate opening for an AmeriCorps attorney to work on immigration and citizenship issues -- job description below and also available on our website. We have not yet filled the position so we are still interested in candidates for the position. Interested candidates should apply immediately as directed in the job description.


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Asian Pacific American Legal Center (Los Angeles, CA)

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center is seeking an Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Attorney who will work in APALC's Immigration and Citizenship Project and recruit, train, and manage interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys; serve as a liaison with local law schools; work with community-based organizations to address legal needs expressed in the community; and develop and oversee legal clinics. The position will be located in APALC's main office in downtown Los Angeles, although there may be opportunities to work with APALC's office in Orange County (Garden Grove).

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
APALC is the nation's largest legal organization serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Founded in 1983, APALC is a unique organization that combines traditional legal services with civil rights advocacy and leadership development. The majority of clients served by APALC are limited English proficient, speaking any of several dozen languages. As a result, it is critical for APALC to develop and expand a comprehensive volunteer and pro bono program to effectively provide direct legal services to the broadest range of AAPI community members.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The APALC Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Attorney will work in the Immigration and Citizenship Project to oversee and staff APALC's naturalization and other immigration clinics, including recruiting, training, and managing law student and pro bono attorney volunteers to deliver services. This Equal Justice
Works AmeriCorps Attorney will also develop educational materials on immigration focused on APALC's LEP client community, and provide direct legal assistance to clients in the area of immigration.

Start Date is ASAP. Term of service is at least 11 months for the first year, with a possibility of renewal for a second term.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar or awaiting bar results as of August 2007. Candidates should also have:
· Must also be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident;
· Excellent communication including oral, written, and research skills;
· Experience working with community groups, bar associations, and other organizations;
· Familiarity with and interest in working with immigrant communities;
· Commitment to public interest work and strong desire to assist indigent clients;
· Possession of a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and proof of insurance;
· Bilingual in an Asian language or Spanish preferred;
· Experience organizing or working with volunteers preferred;
· Experience with advocacy preferred; and
· Experience with Southern California community groups and institutions a plus.

PRO BONO LEGAL CORPS BENEFITS
In exchange for completing each 11 month term of service, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Attorneys will
receive the following:
• A living allowance of $22,200;
• Health insurance;
• Child care assistance (if income eligible);
• $4,725 for education loan repayment or assistance;
• Eligibility to place all qualified student loans into forbearance and receive an interest accrual payment at the end of PBLC service;
• The opportunity to attend national training programs to develop leadership skills, learn effective practices and meet colleagues from across the country;
• The chance to make a difference by building capacity in low-income communities and developing a future generation of lawyers committed to pro bono service.

Please visit http://www.equaljus ticeworks. org/find/ faopblc.php for additional information about the PBLC program.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
In addition to the standard Pro Bono Legal Corps benefits, APALC will also provide:
· $500 per month living stipend;
· $50 to $125 per month language stipend based on level of fluency;
· Bar dues and reasonable MCLE training costs;
· Parking and local mileage reimbursement;
· Retirement plan contribution after one year; and
· Staff training in relevant areas of law and other training as needed.

TO APPLY
Mail or fax résumé, cover letter and references to:
Karin Wang, Vice-President of Programs
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: 213-977-7595
No phone calls or emails please.



--
Karin Wang, Esq.
Vice-President, Programs
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone | 213.977.7500
Fax | 213.977.7595
Web | www.apalc.org

JOB: South Asian Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

South Asian Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Los Angeles, California, 90013, United States
Posted by: Little Tokyo Service Center
CDC

Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: September 21, 2007
Area of Focus: Health and Medicine

Salary: 31,200
Last day to apply: November 20, 2007
Last updated: September 24, 2007

*Description: *

The Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) Outreach & Recruitment
Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position that contributes to A3M's
mission of helping those in need of a bone marrow transplant. This is
accomplished by coordinating and utilizing the resources provided by the
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) network, A3M, volunteers, and
community
based supporters into an integrated task force that provides marrow donor
management services for a targeted community in a culturally and
linguistically effective manner. The responsibilities include donor
recruitment and retention, community education/outreach, volunteer program
coordination, patient support, and administrative work in the South Asian
community, sometimes in conjunction with task force coordinators
representing other communities. Other duties related to the
responsibilities
listed below may be assigned as needed by the Director and/or Recruitment
Supervisor.
*Additional Qualifications: *

-B.A. or B.S. Degree (health, social service, or related field preferred.)
-Knowledge of the South Asian community,
-Bilingual proficiency in English and an Asian language preferred.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office
-One (1) year community outreach and/or health education experience
preferred.
-Valid California Drivers License and current automobile liability
insurance.
-Weekend and evening work, and local travel required; occasional out of
state travel may be necessary.
*How to Apply: *

Please send resume along with cover letter to:

A3M
231 E. Third Street, ste. G107
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Fax: 213.473.1661
Email: A3M@Ltsc.org

No phone calls please.

*Permalink:* http://www.idealist .org/en/job/ 242914-25st day to apply: November 20, 2007
Last updated: September 24, 2007

*Description: *

The Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) Outreach & Recruitment
Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position that contributes to A3M's
mission of helping those in need of a bone marrow transplant. This is
accomplished by coordinating and utilizing the resources provided by the
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) network, A3M, volunteers, and
community
based supporters into an integrated task force that provides marrow donor
management services for a targeted community in a culturally and
linguistically effective manner. The responsibilities include donor
recruitment and retention, community education/outreach, volunteer program
coordination, patient support, and administrative work in the South Asian
community, sometimes in conjunction with task force coordinators
representing other communities. Other duties related to the
responsibilities
listed below may be assigned as needed by the Director and/or Recruitment
Supervisor.
*Additional Qualifications: *

-B.A. or B.S. Degree (health, social service, or related field preferred.)
-Knowledge of the South Asian community,
-Bilingual proficiency in English and an Asian language preferred.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office
-One (1) year community outreach and/or health education experience
preferred.
-Valid California Drivers License and current automobile liability
insurance.
-Weekend and evening work, and local travel required; occasional out of
state travel may be necessary.
*How to Apply: *

Please send resume along with cover letter to:

A3M
231 E. Third Street, ste. G107
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Fax: 213.473.1661
Email: A3M@Ltsc.org

No phone calls please.

*Permalink:* http://www.idealist .org/en/job/ 242914-25

JOB: Mental Health Manager (Orange County, CA)

Orange County asian and pacific islander community alliance

Special Service for Groups

Job Description
____________________________________________________________________________

Title: Mental Health Manager
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Alliance, Inc.
.
FLSA: Exempt Supervisor: Mary Anne Foo
Pay Range/Rate: Commensurate with experience. Position up to 40 hrs/week/1 FTE with full benefits.
__________________________________________________________________________________

Summary
The Mental Health Manager will direct and manage a team to provide Full Service/Wraparound Program services including, mental health counseling, and support in the recovery process for SED/SMI children and transitional age youth and their families. The Full Service/Wraparound Program will provide culturally and linguistically competent, family centered, strengths-based, and needs driven models of care, in which enrollees identify their needs and strengths and work with their care teams as equal partners. "Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"

Essential Functions
Program (70%)
§ Work with SED/SMI children and transitional age youth and their families to develop individualized service plans with specific goals and objectives including wrap around services.
§ Ensure that the program is in compliance with all statutory and contractual requirements and that policies are being observed and administered by the staff in order to provide proper delivery of services of the highest quality.
§ Develop and revise as necessary all program policies and procedures to ensure contractual compliance and the meeting of agency standards.
§ Implement and monitor program standards of care and best practices.
§ Supervise, direct, train, and evaluate assigned program staff.
§ Ensure all clinical and support staff receive weekly supervision and periodic performance reviews.
§ Ensure orientation and on-going training for all staff.
§ Collaborate effectively with other community organizations, county services, school districts, and wrap around services to establish continuity of care and needed referrals for clients with attention to cultural relevance and competency.
§ Work with Clinical and Case Program Managers to ensure client service plans are met.
§ Supervise MSW and/or MFT interns.

Administration (30%)
¨ Establish systems of internal and quality controls, monitor, evaluate and revise accordingly.
¨ Establish and ensure the development and implementation of agency mental health policies and procedures, including Medi-Cal and county compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
¨ A Masters level in Social Work or Counseling or a closely related field.
¨ Extensive management and clinical training with a minimum of two years experience working with SED/SMI youth and their families
¨ Demonstrated competence in service coordination and networking with other human service and health care providers.
¨ Experience with financial and contract management.
¨ Knowledge and experience in administration of a team effort, including team building; familiarity with referral sources; and the ability to supervise and manage both professional and paraprofessional staff.
¨ Strong organizational, writing and communication skills.
¨ Knowledge of DSM IV and working principles of recovery with SED/SMI children and Transitional Age Youth
¨ Ability to work in multidisciplinary team of care including peers, consumers, and families
¨ Must have excellent networking and communication skills
¨ Must be comfortable with the philosophy and goals of OCAPICA
¨ California Driver's License and transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings

Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
¨ Experience with working with Transitional Age Youth.
¨ Experience with Medi-Cal billing.
¨ Experience with working with diverse communities.

Supervisory Responsibilities
¨ This position is responsible to supervise four employees in the mental health program. This position will also supervise social work interns.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
¨ The environment for this position is an office environment.

Physical Requirement
¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.

Mental Requirement
¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.


Application Process:
Application deadline August 31, 2007 or until filled.
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: careers@ocapica.org

(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Mental Health Manager)
or mail to:
Hiring Committee
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
12900 Garden Grove Blvd, Ste. 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843

Agency Background :
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.

Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. "Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"

INTERNSHIP: PRODUCER SEEKS BILINGUAL ENGLISH /CHINESE (MANDARIN) INTERNS FOR FALL

Teddy Zee's new international entertainment and production company
Ironpond is seeking for fall interns that are bilingual in English and
Mandarin. This opportunity is unpaid and requires a minimum of 10 - 15
hours per week.

TEDDY ZEE is a 20-plus year Hollywood veteran having produced HITCH
and SAVING FACE as well as executive producing PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS
and LIFE OR SOMETHING LIKE IT. Having been EVP at Columbia and Sr. VP
at Paramount, he championed such films as CHARLIE'S ANGELS, INDECENT
PROPOSAL, CABLE GUY, ANACONDA, FOOLS RUSH IN, MO' MONEY and
REPLACEMENT KILLERS.

Current positions available:

* Development Interns

The responsibilities of the position include reading and covering
English/Chinese language scripts, watching and covering
English/Chinese language material, translation, general administrative
tasks, researching, tracking production project, and help identify,
develop Asian themed films.

Requirements: Interns who are interested and proficient in reading
English/ Chinese language scripts, excellent English language and
communication skills, an interest in entertainment and highly self-
motivated. A developed translation skill between the two languages is
ideal. This position is for 8+ weeks.

All interested and qualified candidates .Please e-mail resume and
personalized cover letters to intern@ironpond.net. In Subject heading,
please write: "Development Intern"

* Finance/Accounting Interns

The responsibilities of the position include assisting in accounting
and finance functions.

Requirements: Superior attention to detail is a must, highly
efficient, organized, strong communication skills. A developed
translational skill between the two languages is ideal. This position
is for 8+ weeks.

All interested and qualified candidates .Please e-mail resume and
personalized cover letters to intern@ironpond.net. In Subject heading,
please write: "Finance/Accounting Intern"

* Business Development

The responsibilities of the position include working and assisting the
Director of Finance and operations. Great opportunity to gain
experience the business aspect and development of a new international
venture. Ironpond is positioned to produce, finance and distribute
Motion pictures in Asia and throughout the world.

Requirements: Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (Excel,
PowerPoint, Word and Access) organized, highly efficient, strong
communication skills and detail orientated. A developed translational
skill between the two languages is ideal. This position is for 8+ weeks.

All interested and qualified candidates .Please e-mail resume and
personalized cover letters to intern@ironpond.net. In Subject heading,
please write: "Business Development Intern"

JOB: part-time Research Assistant (20 hours per week) - Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC)

Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 977-7500
Fax (213) 977-7595

PART-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Agency Description: The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) was established in 1983 with broad-based support and has become the leading organization in the region dedicated to providing diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities with civil rights advocacy and multilingual, culturally-sensitive services and education. APALC’s Demographic Research Project (DRP) was established to make research more accessible to the growing AAPI community and organizations that serve it. DRP seeks to inform community programs and advocacy through data collection, analysis, and mapping.

Position Summary: APALC seeks a part-time Research Assistant (20 hours per week) to support DRP staff in carrying out focus groups as part of a major study of language access to disaster preparedness information and emergency response services in Asian American communities throughout Southern California. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the study’s findings will provide policy makers with information on how to better deliver critical services to Asian American communities. The Research Assistant may also assist in other research projects as needed. This is a four-month position.

Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing focus group logistics, including the recruitment of participants;
• Transcribe focus group interviews;
• Assist in production of written reports;
• May assist in other research as needed.

Qualifications:
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work with diverse racial and ethnic groups;
• Ability to work flexible hours (some nights and weekends);
• California driver’s license, insurance and access to a car;
• Student/community organizing experience preferred;
• Research experience preferred;
• Bilingual in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred.

Compensation:
$12-$14 per hour and parking provided.

Application Procedure:
Mail, fax, or e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to Dan Ichinose, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 1145 Wilshire Boulevard, Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, FAX (213) 977-7595, dichinose@apalc.org. No telephone inquiries please.

Posted August 15, 2007.

An equal employment opportunity employer, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center is a
nonprofit organization providing direct legal services, community education and
civil rights advocacy on behalf of the low income and Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California.

JOB: Youth Program Assistant-Orange County, CA

ORANGE COUNTY ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER COMMUNITY ALLIANCE/ Special
Service for Groups

Job Announcement
____________

Title: Program Assistant – Soar Afterschool Program
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Alliance,
Inc.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Coordinator(s)
Pay Range/Rate: $10 per hour/Part-time; 12-15 hours; hours may vary
but generally 3:00 – 6:30 PM. Benefits not included.
___________________________________________________
Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Program Coordinator, the
Program Assistant will monitor afterschool activities in OCAPICA's
Soar Afterschool Program, which provides both middle school and high
school-aged youth with a safe environment to receive mentorship and
academic advising. In addition, the Program Assistant will work with
the Program Coordinators to monitor tutors and assist with trainings,
documentation of student needs, and some field trip activities.
Through a variety of services, the program aims to provide
opportunities for academic and character maturity for underserved
students in the community. "Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"

Essential Functions

Program (100%)
§ Will monitor day to day operations and coordinate up to six
volunteers and interns.
§ Provide homework assistance/tutor individuals and large
groups of high school aged students and monitor progress on school
assignments.
§ Problem solve with students, staff, parents, volunteers,
interns and school staff.
§ Observe and manage behavior of students according to approved
policies/ procedures under the direction of the Program Coordinators.
§ Maintain filing systems, supply inventory and the orderliness
of program space.
§ Must attend various on-going training sessions.
§ Assist with ongoing capacity building of organization and
partners
§ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities
concurrently

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
§ Must be at least 18 years of age with a H.S. Diploma or
G.E.D.; 2 years + college preferred
§ Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills
§ Have at least 1 year experience working with high school-aged
youth
§ Ability to work during afterschool hours (3:00 – 6:30 PM)
§ California Driver's License, car insurance and reliable
transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings

Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience working in afterschool programs
Bilingual and/or bicultural, but not necessary
Experience working with underserved Asian and Pacific Islanders
Must be comfortable working in a team environment
Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
Experience in curriculum development

Supervisory Responsibilities
No supervision of employees required at this time.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
The environment for this position is an office environment (may
include shared office space).

Physical Requirement
In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends
time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and
speaking.

Mental Requirement
The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all
of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.

Application Process:
Application deadline: August 31, 2007.
Please e-mail or send a cover letter, resume and 3 professional
references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone
number) to:

Selection Committee
OCAPICA
12900 Garden Grove Blvd., Ste. 214A
Garden Grove, CA 92843
E-mail: careers@ocapica.org or FAX: (714)636-8828

(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program
Assistant – Soar Afterschool Program)

Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
(OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and
economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County,
California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand
the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy,
organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to
empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their
lives and the future of their community.

Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer
to this position. "Special Service for Groups is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"

SCHOLARSHIP: CAPAL Scholarship

Dear Community Leader:


On behalf of the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL), I am excited to announce that CAPAL will award three (3) scholarships to outstanding Asian Pacific American (APA) students committed to public service and community action. We look forward to applicants from your organization and ask that you please circulate this opportunity to your membership as well as your campus APA community at large.



Awarded annually since 1992, CAPAL's scholarships have enabled promising students with leadership potential to explore public service and learn how to influence public policy that affects our communities. CAPAL Scholars are awarded $2,000 scholarships to support their successful completion of an internship in Washington, DC, as well as their development of a Community Action Plan.



CAPAL is a non-profit, non-partisan, educational organization that was founded in 1989 by APA professionals in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Its mission is to promote Asian Pacific American interests and success in public sector careers, to provide information and education on policy issues affecting the APA community, and to serve the APA community at large.

We would appreciate your assistance with informing undergraduate and graduate students of this opportunity to receive financial assistance to complete an internship in our nation's capital during the summer of 2007. Please retain this information in your files, as this is an annual program.



Application and scholarship requirements are attached. For more details or to download the application, please visit our website at http://www.capal.org or email questions to scholarships@capal.org .

The application deadline is April 1, 2007.

Thank you for your efforts and assistance.

Sincerely,

Jocelyn Yeh
Chair, CAPAL Scholarship Committee


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CAPAL | Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership
P.O. Box 65073 | Washington, DC 20035
1.877.892.5427 | www.capal.org | info@capal.org

JOB: MOMS has an immediate opening for a Vietnamese bilingual bicultural

MOMS has an immediate opening for a Vietnamese bilingual biculturalindividual for the position of Maternal-Child Health Coordinator. Theposition is full time with benefits (after the 90 day probationaryperiod). Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in a health relatedfield and access to reliable transportation. MOMS pays mileage at theIRS rate. Salary range is between $32,000 to $38,000. Orientation /training process is 6 to 8 weeks depending on skill and knowledgelevel. Position responsibilities are performing monthly home visitsunder the supervision of a registered nurse, working with low incomeVietnamese speaking mothers during their pregnancy and until the baby isone year to promote maternal and child health and well being byproviding health screenings and education. New graduates may apply.

Contact or send resume: Pamela Pimentel, RN Executive Directorppimentel@oc- moms.org

EVENT: Asian Pacific American Book Festival - May 12, 2007

PRESS RELEASE
March 19, 2007

Contact: Audrey Lee-Sung
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
(213) 977-7500, ext. 229

APALC to Launch Inaugural Asian Pacific American Book Festival

Premiere Book Event to be Held During Asian Pacific Islander American
Heritage Month on May 12

Los Angeles -- The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern
California will launch the Asian Pacific American Book Festival, the
first festival of its kind focusing on the literary contributions of
writers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, on Saturday, May 12, at
the Japanese American National Museum. The festival will be part of
Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.

Writers, poets, and industry professionals from across the country
will participate in panel discussions, readings, and book signings
exploring the festival's inaugural theme of "Family." Some of the
confirmed panelists include Newbery Award winner Cynthia Kadohata,
Asian American Writers Workshop executive director Quang Bao, Los
Angeles Times Book Review editor David Ulin, poet Victoria Chang,
pioneering Latino activist and author Luis J. Rodriguez, and many others.

"The Asian Pacific American Legal Center's mission is to advocate for
issues involving our various ethnic communities and what could be more
illuminating than to spread, share, and examine our stories," said
Stewart Kwoh, president and executive director, Asian Pacific American
Legal Center. "Through the celebration of these stories, we can help
to transform the lives of not only Asian Pacific Americans, but also
our larger world. Democracy begins with ideas and these ideas are
expressed through words, either spoken or written."

The festival, which will feature various book and community group
booths that target Asian Pacific American issues, will begin at 11
a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Activities, designed for audiences of
different ages, will include panel discussions, poetry and children's
book readings, spoken word presentations, writing workshops and a
publishing seminar.

The growing list of writers, poets, and industry professionals
confirmed to participate include:

* Noel Alumit / novelist, Talking to the Moon (Carroll and
Graff) and Letters to Montgomery Clift (Alyson Books)

* Teena Apeles / nonfiction writer, Women Warriors: Adventures
from History's Greatest Female Fighters (Seal Press)

* Cecilia Manguerra Brainard / fiction writer, When the Rainbow
Goddess Wept (Ann Arbor Paperbacks); editor, Growing Up Filipino:
Stories for Young Adults (PALH)

* Victoria Chang / poet, Circle (Southern Illinois University)
and Asian American Poetry: The Next Generation (University of Illinois
Press)

* Alison de la Cruz / poet and performer

* Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla / novelist, Ode to Lata (Really Great Books)

* Sesshu Foster / poet, Atomic Aztex (City Lights Publishing)

* Kip Fulbeck / performance artist and author, Part Asian, 100%
Hapa (Chronicle Books)

* Linda Furiya / food memoirist, Bento Box in the Hearthland:
My Japanese Girlhood Whitebread America (Seal Press)

* Tracey Gee / coeditor, More Than Serving Tea: Asian American
Women on Expectations, Relationships, Leadership and Faith
(Intervarsity Press)

* John Hamamura / novelist, Color of the Sea, (Thomas Dunne)

* Naomi Hirahara / mystery author, Summer of the Big Bachi and
Snakeskin Shamisen (Bantam Dell), and short story contributor, Los
Angeles Noir (Akashic)

* Toyomi Igus / children's book author, The Two Mrs. Gibsons
(Children's Book Press)

* Blossom Kan and Michelle Yu / chick lit authors, China Dolls
(St. Martin's)

* Ketu Katrak / UC Irvine professor and nonfiction writer,
Politics of the Female Body: Postcolonial Women Writers of the Third World

* Shishir Kurup / performance artist

* Dan Kwong / performance artist and author, From Inner Worlds
to Outer Space: The Multimedia Performances of Dan Kwong (University
of Michigan Press)

* Ann Le / writer, The Little Saigon Cookbook: Vietnamese
Cuisine & Culture in Southern California's Little Saigon (Globe Pequot)

* Lela Lee / creator, Angry Little Girls

* Philip Lee / cofounder, Lee and Low Books

* William Poy Lee / memoirist, The Eighth Promise: An American
Son's Tribute to His Toisonese Mother (Rodale Books)

* Sunyoung Lee /editor, Kaya Books

* Russell Leong / editor, Amerasia Journal, UCLA Asian American
Studies Center, fiction writer, Phoenix Eyes and Other Stories
(University of Washington Press), and poet, Country of Dreams and Dust
(West End Press)

* Claire Light / speculative fiction writer and cofounder,
Hyphen Magazine

* Aimee Liu / memoirist, Gaining: The Truth About Life After
Eating Disorders (Warner Books) and novelist, Flash House (Warner Books)

* Pooja Makhijani / children's book writer, Mama's Saris
(Little, Brown), and editor, How Girls Experience Race in America
(Seal Press)

* David Mas Masumoto / memoirist, Epitaph for a Peach
(HarperCollins) and Letters to the Valley: A Harvest of Memories
(Heyday Books)

* Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong / co-editors of the magazine,
Giant Robot

* An Mai Nguyen / publisher, Viet-Baby

* Rick Noguchi / poet, The Ocean Inside Kenji Takezo
(University of Pittsburgh Press) and children's book author, Flowers
from Mariko (Lee and Low Books)

* Angela Oh / memoirist, Open: One Woman's Journey (UCLA Asian
American Studies Center Press)

* Mae Respicio / nonfiction author, Filipinos in Los Angeles
(Arcadia Publishing)

* Nina Revoyr / novelist, Southland (Akashic) and Necessary
Hunger (St. Martin's)

* Luis J. Rodriguez / memoirist, Always Running: La Vida Loca:
Gang Days in L.A. (Touchstone) and cofounder of Tia Chucha Bookstore

* Brian Ascalon Roley / novelist, American Son (W.W. Norton)
and short story contributor, Los Angeles Noir (Akashic)

* Sonia Singh / chick lit author, Ghost Interrupted and Goddess
for Hire (Avon)

* Icy Smith / publisher of East West Discovery Press

* Eileen Tabios / poet, I Take Thee, English, for My Beloved
(Marsh Hawk Press)

* Denise Uyehara / performance artist and author, Maps of City
and Body: Shedding Light on the Performances of Denise Uyehara (Kaya
Press)

* Amy Uyematsu / poet, Stone Bow Prayer (Copper Canyon Press)

* Patricia Wakida / former editor, Heyday Books

* Duncan Williams, Camp Dharma: Buddhism and the World War Two
Incarceration of Japanese Americans (University of California Press)

* Phil Yu / blogger and creator, Angry Asian Man

* Sandra Zane / agent, Global Literary Management

"A group of Asian Pacific American writers has been discussing this
idea of a festival of our own for a while," said award-winning
memoirist David Mas Masumoto, who is a member of the festival's
advisory council. "This event is important not only for authors but
also for anyone believing in the power of public discourse and sharing
of ideas, ranging from the irreverent to the profound. It's so
appropriate that the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, which
promotes issues like literacy and community networking, would be at
the forefront of this ground-breaking event."

Community partners include UCLA Asian American Studies Center,
Japanese American National Museum, FilAm Arts, Poets & Writers,
Hyphen, KPCC, and Asian American Journalists Association - Los Angeles
Chapter. Asian Pacific American Book Festival sponsors include ABC7,
Prudential Financial, Los Angeles Times, The James Irvine Foundation,
California Community Foundation, and the Verizon Foundation.

This event is free and open to the public; pre-registration is only
required for the writing workshops. Japanese American National Museum
is located in Little Tokyo at the corner of First Street and Central
Avenue. Parking is available in area lots.

To pre-register for workshops or for more information, e-mail
apabookfest@ apalc.org

Also see updates at

http://www.apalc. org/calendar. htm

JOB: OCCORD is hiring an organizer for our community benefits program

-----Original Message-----
From: "Eric Altman"
Date: Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:31:59
To:"Undisclosed Recipients"
Subject: OCCORD is hiring a community organizer

OCCORD is hiring an organizer for our community benefits program. If you know anyone who lives within commuting distance of Orange County or would want to relocate, please forward them a copy of our job announcement (attached and below). Thanks!

Eric Altman
Executive Director
Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD)
13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 200
Garden Grove, CA 92843
714-621-0919 - phone
714-750-2683 - fax
ealtman@communitybe nefits.org: <>

~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~

Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development
Exciting Opportunity for an Organizer



Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD) combines community organizing, strategic research, and advocacy to empower local residents and workers who seek a voice in economic development policies that affect their lives. We build coalitions of unions, community organizations, faith-based groups, and policy advocates to address Orange County's deepening crisis of working poverty and support organizing in low-wage industrial sectors.



For our Community Benefits Program, we are seeking an individual with organizing skills combined with an ability to educate, persuade, and negotiate. This program targets major economic development projects and seeks commitments from developers and local governments to provide community benefits - including affordable housing, good quality jobs with health benefits, training, local hiring, parks/open space, accessible design standards, and services such as child care. As a small and growing organization, we provide significant opportunities for leadership development, and we will also value a candidate's skills in other fields such as research and communications.



Position Description: Work with OCCORD team and coalition members to:

· Develop and implement strategies for public policy campaigns.

· Organize community participation, including public events, lobbying efforts, testimony at public hearings, and negotiations with developers and local government.

· Organize and facilitate community meetings.

· Conduct door-to-door outreach in impacted communities.

· Support the work of the organization and coalition as a whole.



Qualifications:

· Strong commitment to social and economic rights and to building the labor movement.

· At least two years' experience in labor, community, political or faith-based organizing.

· Experience with coalition work and/or training and popular education desirable.

· Ability to take initiative and to work well in a team.

· Accountability to goals and willingness to learn new techniques, ideas and skills.

· Excellent personal organization, time management, and interpersonal communication.

· Good written and oral communication skills.

· Fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Arabic a plus.



Terms of Employment: Salary negotiable based on experience. Full family health benefits (medical, dental, and vision). The position requires use of an automobile and may require long and/or irregular hours of work, including evenings and weekends as needed.



Application Process: Send cover letter and resume to Eric Altman, Executive Director:

· Mail: OCCORD, 13252 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite 200, Garden Grove, CA 92843

· Email: occord[at]community benefits. org

· Fax: 714-750-2683



Our goal is to fill this position as quickly as possible, but the position will remain open until the right person is found. Please do not phone. Persons who do not meet the minimum requirements will not receive a response.



WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

FILM: Video Projects by the SEACA Youth Leadership Project

The videos explore key issues impacting Asian youth, including: gentrification, stereotyping, and health justice. The youth will also be discussing their current efforts to improve conditions in their schools and communities.

JOBS (temp): VC FILMFEST 07: Employment Opportunities DEADLINE EXTENDED!

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!! Monday, February 5, 2007!!
Hurry, Last Chance to Apply!

Employment Opportunities at
VC FILMFEST: The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

FESTIVAL POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Visual Communications, the nation's premier Asian Pacific American
media arts center, seeks outstanding, motivated individuals for
employment and volunteer opportunities in preparation for the 23rd
edition of VC FILMFEST: The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival,
May 3 through 10, 2007 at the Directors Guild of America, Laemmle's
Sunset 5 Theatre, National Center for the Preservation of Democracy,
and Aratani/Japan America Theatre.

Candidates will be afforded the opportunity to observe and
participate intimately with the mechanics of organizing a large-scale
event and the operations and philosophy of a grassroots, community-
based Asian Pacific American arts organization. Visual Communications
also welcomes interns, independent study participants and film
students from the Asian Pacific American community. Visual
Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

Visual Communications is recognized for its nearly 40 year track
record of producing, presenting, and preserving the Asian Pacific
American experience in film, video and new media technologies; and
offers training and educational workshops in various areas of media
arts production. Additionally, Visual Communications partners with
community arts and social service organizations in an effort to make
the arts accessible to all communities in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The following is a listing of employment opportunities at Visual
Communications:

Festival Box Office Associate
Festival Print Traffic Coordinator
Festival Marketing Intern
Festival Guest Services Coordinator
Festival Program Intern
Festival Program Coordinator
Festival Sponsorship Intern

Please go to http://www.vconline.org/ff07/employment.html to download
PDFs of job applications.

JOB: Immigrant Rights Program Associate

Job Announcement
Immigrant Rights Program Associate

The National Korean American Service & Education Consortium
(NAKASEC) seeks a hard-working, talented, and committed individual
to serve as the Immigrant Rights Program Associate. NAKASEC is a
dynamic national organization working to empower the Korean American
community through education, advocacy and organizing. The national
office is located in Los Angeles, California, with affiliates in Los
Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Major program areas include
immigrant rights, civic engagement & voter empowerment, and civil
rights.

Major Responsibilities Include:
• Assist in planning and implementing all activities and
campaigns related to NAKASEC's Immigrant Rights Project.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with relevant
immigrant rights coalitions nationally and locally.
• Work closely with and provide ongoing technical assistance
& program support to NAKASEC affiliates.
• Coordinate and assist with fundraising activities related
to the project including grant reports and fundraisers.
• Assist with the publication of relevant public education
materials.
• Attend conferences and events related to the program.
• Research and compile relevant program-related information
from affiliates and constituents.
• Assist with ongoing media & publicity efforts.
• Provide ongoing support to the Executive Director and
Immigrant Rights Project Director in all facets of the program.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years experience working on Korean
American, Asian Pacific American or immigrant community issues
and/or civic participation initiatives. Excellent written and oral
communication skills. Ability to work independently, as well as in
group settings, think creatively, and prioritize multiple tasks.
Demonstrated track record of working collaboratively in local-
national partnerships and/or with multi-ethnic or multi-sector
communities. Experience in community organizing, policy advocacy,
and research strongly preferred. Experience developing campaigns and
strategic planning an asset. Fluency in the Korean language also an
asset.

NAKASEC offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and
full health & dental benefits. To apply: Send cover letter, resume,
writing sample, and salary history and requirement to Jacqueline
Chun, Manager of Administration, NAKASEC, 900 S. Crenshaw Blvd., Los
Angeles, CA 90019 or via email at jchun@nakasec.org. For more
information, please visit our website at www.nakasec.org. No phone
calls, please.

Closing Date for applications: February 2, 2007 or until position is
filled.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS: RESEARCH ASSISTANTS

Dear colleagues,

APALC's Demographic Research Project is gearing up for our election work this fall and would like to announce two Research Assistant positions. Any help you can provide in circulating the attached job announcements would be much appreciated.

Thanks so much,

Dan


Daniel Kikuo Ichinose, M.A.
Project Director
Demographic Research Project
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
213.977.7500 x 249 (phone)
213.977.7595 (fax)
dichinose@apalc.org
*******************************************************************

TEMPORARY PART-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT
(Exit Poll)

Agency Description: The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) was established in 1983 with broad-based support and has become the leading organization in the region dedicated to providing the diverse Asian Pacific American community with civil rights advocacy and multilingual, culturally-sensitive services and education.
APALC’s Demographic Research Project (DRP) was established to make research more accessible to the growing API community and organizations that serve it. DRP seeks to (1) inform community programs and advocacy through data collection, analysis, and mapping and (2) empower community organizations to better utilize research in grant making, program planning, and advocacy through technical assistance and training.

Position Summary: APALC seeks a Research Assistant to support DRP staff in conducting the 2006 Southern California Voter Survey. The Southern California Voter Survey is the largest exit poll of its kind in California, capturing important information on the behavior and attitudes of AAPI voters in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Findings from the survey are used to support the voting rights of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Responsibilities:
· Recruit and train survey volunteers;
· Serve as liaison between APALC and community organizations / academic institutions;
· Organize and assist with data collection and entry;
· Assist in drafting media advisories and organizing media events; and
· Assist in production of written report.

Qualifications:
· Strong oral and written communication skills;
· Ability to work with diverse racial and ethnic groups;
· Ability to handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision;
· Ability to work flexible hours (some nights and weekends);
· Community or student organizing experience;
· California driver’s license, insurance and access to a car.

Compensation:
$12-$14 per hour and parking provided.

Application Procedure:
Mail, fax, or e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to Dan Ichinose, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 1145 Wilshire Boulevard, Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, FAX (213) 977-7595, dichinose@apalc.org. No telephone inquiries please. Posted August 22, 2006.

An equal employment opportunity employer, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center is a
nonprofit organization providing direct legal services, community education and
civil rights advocacy on behalf of the low income and
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California.

________________________________________________

TEMPORARY PART-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT
(Voter Mobilization)

Agency Description: The Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC) was established in 1983 with broad-based support and has become the leading organization in the region dedicated to providing the diverse Asian Pacific American community with civil rights advocacy and multilingual, culturally-sensitive services and education.
APALC’s Demographic Research Project (DRP) was established to make research more accessible to the growing API community and organizations that serve it. DRP seeks to (1) inform community programs and advocacy through data collection, analysis, and mapping and (2) empower community organizations to better utilize research in grant making, program planning, and advocacy through technical assistance and training.

Position Summary: APALC seeks a Research Assistant to help implement a groundbreaking project aimed at increasing voter turnout among low-propensity Asian American voters, including those in Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, and South Asian communities. Under the supervision of DRP’s Project Director, the Research Assistant will manage voter data used in nightly phone banking efforts and report on daily progress.

Responsibilities:
· Manage, report on voter data;
· Assist in other research as needed.

Qualifications:
· Experience with data management and analysis;
· Ability to work flexible hours (some nights and weekends);
· Experience or coursework involving the use of SPSS preferred;
· Familiarity with phone-banking, other get-out-the-vote efforts preferred;
· Knowledge of the API community preferred;
· California driver’s license, insurance and access to a car preferred.

Compensation:
$12-$14 per hour and parking provided.

Application Procedure:
Mail, fax, or e-mail cover letter, resume, and references to Dan Ichinose, Asian Pacific American Legal Center, 1145 Wilshire Boulevard, Second Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, FAX (213) 977-7595, dichinose@apalc.org. No telephone inquiries please. Posted August 22, 2006.

An equal employment opportunity employer, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center is a
nonprofit organization providing direct legal services, community education and
civil rights advocacy on behalf of the low income and
Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Southern California.

JOB: employment opportunity - City of Los Angeles - Outreach Staff

Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk - Election Division is currently hiring 5 bilingual outreach staff and 1 media staff who will assist us in the upcoming 2007 Municipal Elections.



In order to provide the needed services to Low-English-Proficient voters, we are in need of bilingual Japanese, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin), Vietnamese and Tagalog speakers.



Please see attached for detailed job description.



These are As-Needed positions from mid-August to May 2007.



Those interested should come in to the Election Division Office to fill out applications as soon as possible. The interview process begins this week.





Sunny Sunjoo Cho
Project Coordinator

City of Los Angeles
Office of the City Clerk
Election Division - Multilingual Outreach Unit
200 N. Spring St., Room 285
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 978-0417
(213) 978-0376 FAX
sunny.cho@lacity.org

JOB: Human trafficking Task Force Administor

From: Jason Lacsamana
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 2:54 PM
Subject: job announcement for Human trafficking Task Force Administor



Hello everyone,



Attached is a job announcement for one of our community partners. Please disseminate to your networks. Thanks!



Jason Lacsamana, MPH

Program Manager / Communications Manager

Orange County Asian and Pacific

Islander Community Alliance

12900 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 214A

Garden Grove, CA 92843

(714) 636-9095; (714) 636 - 8828 Fax

www.ocapica.org
Become part of a dynamic, non~profit,
human services agency serving Orange County
for over 30 years
Community Service Programs is currently

recruiting for a



O.C. Human Trafficking Task Force Administrator

Victim Assistance Programs is looking for a

motivated, creative, team player!

Come be a part of our rewarding environment!



Assume responsibility for accomplishing the goals of the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force which includes enhancing the ability of professionals in the community to respond appropriately to victims of human trafficking, increasing community collaboration/coordination, and increasing the number of victims identified and rescued in the area.

Requirements include: Thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system and victimology as usually acquired through a Bachelors degree in behavioral science, criminal justice or related field. Normally requires three to five years related experience working in human service or criminal justice setting. Public presentation skills preferred.

Monday—Friday, 8:00 am—5:00 pm



COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION;

EXCELLENT BENEFITS including HEALTH, DENTAL,

VISION, LIFE INSURANCE, and RETIREMENT PLAN;

GENEROUS HOLIDAY and PAID LEAVE POLICY.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.



send resume to:

CSP, Human Resources

1821 E. Dyer Rd. Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705

fax: (949) 251-1659

email: recruiting@cspinc.org

www.cspinc.org



“CSP is a non-profit agency

committed to serving youth, adults, and families living in

Orange County who are

involved with or are at-risk of involvement with the

justice system”



A Resource For Justice



CSP was established in 1972 at the University of California Irvine, under aegis of the Social Ecology Programs. Diversion counseling for delinquent youth and their families was provided at the Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach Police Departments. Since that time, CSP has grown dramatically in size and scope and has designed and implemented some of the most respected prevention and intervention programs in Southern California. Six model programs assist over 80,000 persons a year ~ abused children, victims of crime, struggling families, acting out adolescents, and people in need of mediation services. CSP celebrates over 30 years of providing services in Orange County.

NETWORKING: FAN-LA’s August Mixer presents…the FilAmArts!

FAN-LA’s August Mixer presents…the FilAmArts!



Business, drinks, Filipinos...and the Arts!

Please join us on Wednesday August 30th to build our businesses together!



Wednesday, August 30, 2006

FAN Reception/Mixer for FPAC Festival

Guest Speakers: Alison De La Cruz, Aris Tagle, Winston Emano

PLUS: 1 or 2 surprise guest ARTISTS!



Location:

BJ's Restaraunt and Brewhouse

11101 183RD St

Cerritos, CA 90703

(562) 467-0850



7pm – 10pm

Current Members attend FREE!

$5 admission



- Membership Announcement -

As of August, we have 91 paid members in our database and over 300 contacts.

Bring your friends to the next mixer you could be our 100th member. Soon to come.. FAN membership benefits.



In honor of summer FAN is proud offer a special discount rate to the first

25 (in person) attendees to the August mixer. (Special surprise gift for our 100th new member! What is it? You have to have to go and sign up to find

out!)



Half off for new Members, $15 dollars for the first 25 new members who attend and sign up!!

For renewing members, 10 dollars off!! or $20 off!



For non members its 5 dollars!



Bring your friends, family, new alumni for what promises to be a great mixer!!



For more information, email Arnel at Arnel@fanla.org or any of the board.



RSVP is recommended!

Contact Arnel Dino at Arnel@fanla.org

Please send us the following:

Name:

Title:

Company:

Email:

Phone:

Website:



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FAN-LA is now in Myspace! Add us as a friend!



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LET’S GET CONNECTED!!!

JOB: OCAPICA Youth Program Coordinator

Special Service for Groups
Job Announcement

_________________________________________________________
Title: Program Coordinator - Youth
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific
Islander Community Alliance,
Inc.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Program Manager and/or Executive Director

Pay Range/Rate: $14.42 - $16.35 per hour (100% FTE). DOE

Benefits are included.
____________________________________________________________________

Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager and/or the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will coordinate an afterschool youth program including, tutoring, mentoring, financial literacy, and other youth development activities "Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"


Essential Functions



Program (100%)
§ Develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate an afterschool youth program for OCAPICA.
§ Work in conjunction with other youth staff members as well as community partners and leaders.
§ Work with researchers to conduct community participatory research and evaluation to determine youth needs and program planning issues.
§ Work with educators, social workers, and others to assist youth with accessing needed resources.
§ Train, develop and supervise volunteers and mentors.
§ Work with the ethnic media to promote the program and recruit participants.
§ Develop education materials for youth to improve their knowledge about getting into college, financial literacy, and other issues related.
§ Write program reports and document program activities, successes and challenges.
§ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities concurrently
§ Write reports and maintain budgets.
§ Maintain correspondence with funders.
§ And other administrative and service duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
§ Must have excellent program development and skills
§ Must be well organized
§ Have at least 1 year experience coordinating health programs
§ California Driver's License, car insurance and reliable transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings
§ Bachelors degree or higher or 4 years of community experience coordinating youth programs

Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
¨ Experience with program development, coordination, and evaluation
¨ Experience working in a community setting, especially experience working with immigrant communities
¨ Ability to speak an Asian or Pacific Islander language, but not necessary
¨ Experience working with underserved AAPIs
¨ Must be comfortable working in a team environment
¨ Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)
¨ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative
¨ Supervisory experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities
¨ Supervision of volunteer tutors and interns.

Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
¨ The environment for this position is an office environment (may include shared office space) and youth tutoring classroom.

Physical Requirement
¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.

Mental Requirement
¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions, ability to work with high needs youth.

Application Process:
Application deadline: September 8, 2006 or until filled.

Please e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Jason Lacsamana

E-mail: jjlacs@ocapica.org FAX: (714)636-8828

(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program Coordinator - Youth)

No Phone Calls Please

Agency Background:
The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.

Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. "Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"

RESUME OPP: Call for Filmmakers!

Pacific Media Expo Presents the Music Video and Short Film Festival

The PMX Music Video and Short Film Festival is an opportunity for
young artists and filmmakers to show off their creative skills. This
festival will feature an eclectic mix of music videos, short films,
and independent animated clips. Be sure to stop by to view the works
of fresh and rising talent.

We are currently accepting submissions for the PMX Music Video and
Short Film Festival.

Categories:

Music Video - May be composed of clips from anime or other
Asian-Pacific animation (Wonderful Days, Bleach), Asian-Pacific-based
live action series or movies (Monsoon Wedding, Hero),
Asian-Pacific-based video games (Final Fantasy, Ragnarok Online), or
Asian-Pacific-inspired series (Avatar, Juniper Lee, Harold and Kumar,
Killer Instinct). Each music video should be no longer than seven (7)
minutes in run time.

Original Film - Original works created by the submitter(s), animated
or live action. May cover (but not be limited to) documentaries on
Asian-Pacific areas or fandoms and fictional works exploring
Asian-Pacific themes or featuring Asian-Pacific-American staff or cast
members. Each independent film or animated short should be no longer
than 15 minutes in run time. There is no lower limit on run time, we
happily accept films much shorter than the upper limit.

If you have a longer original work, you may want to consider hosting a
panel to feature it. See the Event and Panel Programming Forum.

Submission Format:

Please submit in MPEG or AVI formats. We will be attempting to convert
the submissions for use on a DVD player. If we are unable to
satisfactorily convert your submission, we will not be able to run it.

Please include with all submissions:

* Your real name
* Your display name
* Your email address
* A phone number where we can reach you
* The title of your submission(s)
* The category your submission falls into


If you are sending a music video, please also include:

* The main source material used (or "various" if four or more
different titles are used)
* The title and author of the song used


How to Submit:

You may mail your entry on CD or DVD (no VHS or other media accepted) to:
Pacific Media Expo
ATTN: Short Films
909 Marina Village Pkwy, PMB 660
Alameda, CA 94501

We will not be able to return your submission.

You may email your information and a link to where to download your
submission to indiefilms@pacificmediaexpo.comThis email address is
being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Please do not attempt to attach your music video or independent short
to the email.

If you need to upload your file to PMX directly, please contact
indiefilms@pacificmediaexpo.comThis email address is being protected
from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it and we will
work with you on a case by case basis.

Submission Deadline: October 15, 2006

Please contact indiefilms@pacificmediaexpo.com

JOB: Community Action Partnership of Orange County Employment Opportunities

Alan H. Woo

Director of Planning and Program Development

Community Action Partnership of Orange County

Helping People. Changing Lives.





You may visit our website at www.capoc.org to download a job application and job description pertaining to the specfic job position available or contact the Human Resources Department.


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Program Coordinator

(Limited term until September 29, 2006)

Community Partnership & Services Department



Position Summary

Under general supervision, assist in advocacy for the expansion of social services programs, drawing attention to unmet human needs in Orange County. Duties include establishing and maintaining multi-sector contacts as well as planning, scheduling, and implementing outreach to families, neighborhoods and organizations. Under general supervision, support projects such as the Community Technology Partnership. APPLY BY: AUGUST 11, 2006



Administrative Assistant

(One position available)

Planning & Program Development Department



Position Summary

Reports to the Planning & Program Development Department. Under direction, provides general secretarial and clerical support to the Planning & Program Development Department. Duties include typing, filing, reception duties, telephone calls, composing correspondence, copying, etc. Assume a variety of administrative and non-routine work assignments within the department. APPLY BY: AUGUST 4, 2006



Client Services/Program Support Unit Technician
(One position available)

Energy & Environmental Services Department

Position Summary
Under close supervision of the Program Manager, the Client Services/Program Support Unit Technician answers calls; provides Information & Referral; schedules client’s appointments; conducts Training & Education workshops, completes client screening; intake and other forms; determines eligibility; maintains records; completes computer input and performs other duties as assigned. APPLY BY: AUGUST 11, 2006


Eligibility Technician/Community Health Worker
(One part-time position available)

5 A Day Power Play


Position Summary
Under supervision, answer calls, promotes programs, provides nutrition education, test tasting, food demonstrations and physical activities and provides information and referrals. Schedules appointments completes program participation forms in-house and at field sites throughout Orange County, determines eligibility, maintains records and performs other duties as assigned. OPEN UNTIL FILLED



Maintenance Worker
(One part-time position available)

El Modena Family Resource Center


Position Summary
Under close supervision of the Center Manager performs custodial maintenance duties, makes minor building repairs, loads and unloads materials, records inventory data and performs other necessary duties with in the Center Building. OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Crew Chief
(Several positions available)

Energy & Environmental Services Department

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Field Superintendent provides the on-site overview of work being performed by the on-site Crew Workers. Also, provides crew with training, direct application of weatherization materials to homes in the service area and other duties which are necessary for the function of the department. OPEN UNTIL FILLED



Crew Worker
(One position available)

Energy & Environmental Services Department

Position Summary
Under supervision of the on-site Crew Chief, conducts the actual application and/or installation of Weatherization measures, materials and testing and all installations to be done in accordance with Weatherization Program guidelines.


Driver/Warehouse Worker
Food Bank Department

Position Summary
Under close supervision, operates vehicles, loads, weighs, stores and distributes food products, records data on logs; and assists in the maintenance of the vehicles and warehouse. Works with volunteers, donors and clients. Performs other duties as required.



Application Procedures

Apply at Community Action Partnership of Orange County, 12640 Knott Street, Garden Grove, CA 92841. Applications and job descriptions may also be obtained by calling (714) 897-6670 ext. 3617 or e-mail request at hr@capoc.org or download application and job description at www.capoc.org. Applications must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed application. Facsimile (Fax) copies are acceptable.



Medical Examination/Drug Test

A medical examination is required of each new employee whose physical condition must meet the minimum requirements prescribed for the position. In addition, prospective employees must pass as drug screening examination.



Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Community Action Partnership of Orange County

12640 Knott Street

Garden Grove, CA 92841


Posted: 08/01/06




Women and Minorities are Encourage To Apply

JOB: OCAPICA Job Opening-Health Program Coordinator

Special Service for Groups

Job Announcement

____________________________________________________________________________



Title: Program Coordinator - Health
Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific

Islander Community Alliance,

Inc.


.

FLSA: Non-Exempt Supervisor: Program Manager and/or Executive Director

Pay Range/Rate: $14.42 - $16.35 per hour (100% FTE). DOE

Benefits are included.

_________________________________________________________________________________



Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager and/or the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will develop, coordinate, plan, conduct and evaluate various health programs including the WINCART (Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer Awareness, Research and Training) Pacific Islander cancer prevention research program, diabetes education, Promoting Access To Health for Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian (PATH for) Women research, and other health programs as needed. “Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”



Essential Functions



Program (100%)

§ Coordinate health programs among numerous community based organization partners.

§ Work with program/academic researchers to evaluate programs

§ Will be liaison between researchers and community partners

§ Facilitate strategic planning for each program, often coordinating with a diverse set of community partners

§ Assist with ongoing capacity building of organization and partners

§ Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities concurrently

§ Write reports and maintain budgets.

§ Provide reports to partners and program leads.

§ Maintain correspondence with funders.

§ Develop and oversee subcontracts, as needed



Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

§ Must have excellent program development skills

§ Have at least 1 year experience coordinating health programs

§ California Driver’s License, car insurance and reliable transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings

§ Bachelors degree or higher or 4 years of community experience coordinating health programs



Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

¨ Experience with program development, coordination, evaluation, and community health research

¨ Experience with coalition building and working with several community partners

¨ Experience working for or with community based nonprofits

¨ Ability to speak an Asian or Pacific Islander language, but not necessary

¨ Experience working with underserved AAPIs

¨ Must be comfortable working in a team environment

¨ Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)

¨ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative

¨ Supervisory experience preferred



Supervisory Responsibilities

¨ No supervision of employees required at this time.



Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

¨ The environment for this position is an office environment (may include shared office space).



Physical Requirement

¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.



Mental Requirement

¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.



Application Process:

Application deadline: August 31, 2006 or until filled.

Please e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Mary Anne Foo

E-mail: mafoo@ocapica.org FAX: (714)636-8828



(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program Coordinator – Health)



No Phone Calls Please



Agency Background:

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.



Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. “Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”

JOB: AA/PI Resource Center Program Coordinator @ UCSC

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Program Coordinator, Student Affairs Officer I
Job #: 0600547
FTE: 92% (36 hours/week), 2 months furlough
Salary: $2883/month, proportional to time worked
Campus: University of California, Santa Cruz
Unit: Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center

Job Summary: Under direction of the Director, the incumbent will
coordinate multiple programs, provide substantial administrative
support, and perform supervisory duties for the Asian
American/Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC).

For complete job description and application details, go to:
https://jobs.ucsc.edu/

Job open until filled. Initial review of application materials will
begin August 23, 2006.

PLEASE NOTE: UCSC ONLY ACCEPTS ONLINE APPLICATIONS.

For additional questions regarding the position, please contact
Nancy Kim
AA/PIRC Director
nikim@ucsc.edu
831-459-3790

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Nancy I. Kim
Director
Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center
University of California, Santa Cruz
339 Bay Tree Building
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831)459-3790, phone
(831)459-2469, fax

www2.ucsc.edu/aapirc

JOB: OCAPICA Operations Executive Associate

Special Service for Groups

Job Announcement



Title: Operations/Executive Associate

Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, Inc.

Supervisor: Executive Director and Operations Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Range/Rate: $ 13.00-16.00 per hour (40 hrs/100% FTE). DOE

Benefits are included.



Summary

The Finance/Administrative/Executive Associate is responsible for supporting day-to-day aspects of center operations, including but not limited to office management, administration, and finance and grant compliance. Works closely with the Executive Director to achieve organizational objectives and serves on OCAPICA’s Management Team. “Special Service for Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”



Essential Functions

Fiscal and Grant Management (40%)

¨ Assist with fiscal compliance, including general bookkeeping on Quickbooks Pro

¨ Generate monthly financial report to Executive Director

¨ Assist Executive Director and Operations Manager on grant monitoring to insure compliance with grantor’s regulation

¨ Responsible for bank deposits and monthly reconciliation

¨ Assist Operations Manager with annual audit with OCAPICA’s independent auditor

¨ Assist in managing and implementing the organization’s fiscal policies and procedures.

¨ Assist Operations Manager to ensure that OCAPICA is in full compliance with all legal requirements and regulations.

¨ Manage relationships with vendors, member agencies and public, including resolving account and billing discrepancies

¨ Maintain petty cash box



Office Management (25%)

¨ Assist with administrative systems

¨ Assist with human resources such as reporting payroll and employer-employee relations

¨ Maintain/upgrade office technologies/equipment, organization and supplies

¨ Organize and maintain administrative, archival and/or personnel files

¨ Implement and periodically review operating practices and procedures to ensure smooth and efficient office operation

¨ Assist with answering phones and responding to general inquiries

¨ Provide overall general administrative support

Executive Administration (20%)

¨ Assist with schedule coordination, travel arrangements, and day-to-day management of Executive Director’s office

¨ Act as gatekeeper for Executive Director: provide confidential handling of information such as prioritizing emails, calls, and visitors

¨ Assist Executive Director in preparation of presentations, documents, and correspondence



Board Support (15%)

¨ Coordinate Board meetings and committee meetings

¨ Maintain Board records

¨ Track Board contributions



Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

¨ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs (or other similar programs)

¨ Proficiency in accounting, budgeting, financial analysis and the development and maintenance of account systems

¨ Detail oriented and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

¨ Ability to operate standard office equipment, including, but not limited to, computers, typewriters, copiers, calculators and facsimile machines;

¨ Ability to utilize initiative and analytical skills to provide leadership in developing improved financial procedures and systems

¨ Strategic and analytical thinker and problem solver.

¨ Committed to supporting the community needs of low-income and immigrant AAPIs and willing to work in a non-profit setting

¨ Desire to work with diverse communities and organizations; interest in advocacy and public policy



Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

¨ Bachelor’s Degree preferred

¨ At least 2 years of financial and administrative experience

¨ Experience and knowledge of Quickbooks Pro

¨ Experience with non-profit fund accounting

¨ Experience in human resource management

¨ Experiences in grant reporting and grant compliance

¨ Must be comfortable working in a team environment , but also able to work independently

¨ Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

¨ Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative

¨ Supervisory experience preferred



Supervisory Responsibilities

¨ This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.



Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

¨ The environment for this position is an office environment.



Physical Requirement

¨ In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening and speaking.



Mental Requirement

¨ The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and interruptions.



Application Process:

Application deadline: July 24, 2006 or until filled

Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone number) to: Mary Anne Foo and Alice Koh

E-mail: mafoo@ocapica.org and abae@ocapica.org



(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Operations/Executive Associate)



No Phone Calls Please



Agency Background:

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve and expand the community's opportunities through service, education, advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control their lives and the future of their community.



Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer to this position. “Special Service for Groups is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer”





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Cevadne Lee

Program Coordinator

Orange County Asian & Pacific Islander Community Alliance

12900 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 214A

Garden Grove, CA 92843

(714)636-9095 TEL

(714)636-8828

clee@ocapica.org

www.ocapica.org

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EVENT: The Filipino American First-Ever Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown

Everyone, the Filipino American community finally has a Museum to call its own. I hope all of you will be able to attend this historic event. Please forward this email as widely as possible. Feel free to also print the attached Flyer to give to your family and friends. Take care everyone and I look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, August 5! - Jonathan Lorenzo
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
13 July 2006
CONTACT:
Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library
Tel: 213-382-0488
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
The Filipino American Library’s First-Ever Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown
(Los Angeles, CA) The Filipino American Library (FAL), located at 135 N. Park View St., celebrates the 4th Anniversary of Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, August 5. It will feature the opening reception of FAL’s first-ever Museum Exhibition on “The Filipino American Experience: A Student Collection Encompassing Homeland, Migration, Activism and Identity” from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Throughout the day FAL will also have Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown entitled “The History of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles.” Both the Museum Exhibition and Bus Tours are FREE to everyone. Please RSVP by Wednesday, August 2 to 213-382-0488 or filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net.
Florante Peter Ibanez, a 2006 MLIS/ MA graduate of UCLA’s Information Studies and Asian American Studies programs, has compiled his collection on “The Filipino American Experience” for over 30 years. This exhibition of books and media, which will run through the end of October, reflects the rich history of Filipino American contributions and culture on American society. For his collection, Florante was awarded a Special Prize from the Southern California Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America. He plans to someday use these materials to teach a college level class on the Filipino American Experience. The Museum Exhibition’s curator is Elnora Tayag, FAL’s Information Management Intern and MLIS candidate in UCLA’s Information Studies program.
FAL’s one-hour Bus Tour narrates the significance of particular landmarks, events, and individuals in and around Historic Filipinotown to give an historical overview of Filipino Americans in Los Angeles. 4 Bus Tours are scheduled on Saturday, August 5 at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 4:00pm, and 5:30pm. Each tour begins and ends at FAL (135 N. Park View St.). The participants will also have the opportunity to attend the various events around the community throughout the day during the 4th Anniversary Celebration of Historic Filipinotown. These Bus Tours are co-sponsored by the Office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles/ Southern California Filipino American Centennial Planning Committee.
Founded in 1985 by Helen Agcaoili Summers Brown, the Filipino American Library (FAL) gathers the rich history and culture of Filipino Americans to maintain a link with the past and create a path to the future. It is one of the largest repositories of Filipino and Filipino American materials in the United States with a collection of more than 6,000 titles. The collection forms the basis of the Library’s programming, which focus on educating the community about the Philippines and the Filipino American community. The mission of FAL is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic multiethnic America.
FAL is located at 135 N. Park View St. in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo at 213-382-0488 or filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net. Also visit www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org.


Jonathan Lorenzo
Administrator
Filipino American Library
135 N. Park View St.
Historic Filipinotown
Los Angeles, CA 90026-5215
Tel: 213-382-0488
Fax: 213-382-0478
Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org
Library Hours: MON-FRI 1:00-5:00pm

EVENT: HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN FESTIVAL - Saturday, Aug. 5

FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE

CONTACT PERSON:
Cecile Ramos
213-413-3323

HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN FESTIVAL

Los Angeles - The Organizing Committee of the Historic Filipinotown Festival
will feature the 4th Anniversary celebration of the declaration of the
Historic Filipinotown by the City Council of Los Angeles on August 5, 2006
(Saturday) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM with a community wide program of activities at
different sites. The program includes an interfaith community service at
FACLA at 9:00 AM, community street dancing to be spearheaded by Sining
Kambayoka, a bus tour and community museum exhibits by the Filipino American
Library, a parenting class at the Burlington School, a super summer
celebration at SIPA , a community exhibit at Remy's on Temple and musical
performances by young Filipino American artists throughout the day at FACLA.
(Refer to addresses below.)

The Festival will also showcase the official unveiling of the Historic
Filipinotown sign on the US 101 Freeway with officials from the City of Los
Angeles, State Legislature and the California Department of Transportation.
The community sponsors and supporters worked collectively to bring about
this Freeway sign on the Alvarado exit on the US 101 Freeway, that will
guide motorists to the center of Historic Filipinotown. The ceremony will
be held at FACLA from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

The Historic Filipinotown Festival is sponsored and supported by the
(partial list) Pilipino American Network and Advocacy (PANA), Filipino
American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA), proposed Historic Filipintown
Neighborhood Council (HiFiNC), PhilippineTown,Inc., Filipino American
Library, Search To Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA), Remy's on Temple,
Media Breakfast Club, Burlington School, People's Core, Filipino American
Service Group, Inc. (FASGI), City of Angels Medical Center, Pilipino
Workers’ Center (PWC), and the Office of Council President Eric Garcetti,
City of Los Angeles.

For more information. Please contact Cecile Ramos at 213-413-3323

Sites of Special Events
FACLA -1740 West Temple St., L.A. 90026
SIPA - 3200 West Temple St., L.A. 90026
Filipino American Library/FASGI - 135 N. Park View, L.A. 90057
Remy’s on Temple - 2126 West Temple Street., L.A. 90026
Burlington School - 242 N. Burlington Ave., L.A. 90026

JOB: Korean Speaking Job Opportunity

COMMUNITY AND INTERGROUP CONFLICTS (CIC)
PROGRAM COORDINATOR – Bilingual Korean speaker

Program Description: Community and Intergroup Conflicts (CIC) is a program of the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC) that provides mediation, facilitation and conflict resolution services to the diverse communities of Los Angeles County, with a focus on the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) population. APADRC services are available to all Los Angeles County residents.

Job Summary: Under supervision of the CIC Program Director, the CIC Program Coordinator will assist in promoting, maintaining and monitoring various CIC programs. Their primary role will be handling mediation cases. APADRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This specific position requires someone who is bilingual in English & Korean. They must be fluent in Korean and able to handle cases in Korean.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performing and monitoring case work to assist disputants to reach agreements (50%), including:

* Conducting problem assessments and intakes
* Performing options counseling
* Arranging and conducting mediations
* Providing conciliation services by phone
* Submitting timely reports and forms to Program Director

Working with Program Director to coordinate and develop program (20%) including:

* Asian Pacific Islander Mediation Services
* Day Laborers Mediation Program
* Senior Mediation Program

Volunteer management (20%), including:

* Recruiting potential volunteer mediators for various CIC projects
* Supervising project specific conflict resolution specialists
* Preparing and conducting conflict resolution training for volunteers and interns
* Assisting Program Director with volunteer and intern evaluations

Providing other support and assuming other duties as assigned by the Program Director (10%), including:

* Assisting Program Director with grant compliance and reporting
* Assisting in preparing and conducting community-based conflict resolution training
* Assisting with the development of new and existing CIC projects
* Attend training and meetings as required and/or assigned

Salary and Benefits: The CIC Program Coordinator position is 50% time at 20 hours per week, salary will start at $13.50/hour or annually at $14,040/year. Parking stipend included. Specialized training in mediation will be provided.

Additional Qualifications:

* Bilingual in English and Korean
* College degree or currently attending college
* Background knowledge of mediation/conflict resolution is desired but not necessary
* Experience/knowledge of case management
* Good interpersonal skills and a team player
* Ability to see many sides of an issue
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Strong organizational and time management skills
* Experience working with diverse populations
* Ability to work independently under general supervision
* Computer skills in word processing and data entry
* Strong attention to detail
* Familiarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander community
* Ability to communicate effectively over the phone
* Legal authorization to work in the United States


How to Apply:
Last day to apply: August 12th, 2006
If hired, need to go through paid training in September from 1-6 PM (25 hours).

Send resume, cover letter, and three work references to:
Administrative Director
Email: info@apadrc.org
Fax: (213) 250-8195.

See website www.apadrc.org for information about the Center. APADRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Funded by County of Los Angeles Dispute Resolution Program.

TEMP JOB: Japanese-English interpreters in the Los Angeles area for Pacific Media Expo (PMX) (October 28-29, 2006)

Call for Interpreters!

Wanted: Japanese-English interpreters in the Los Angeles area for
Pacific Media Expo (PMX), the premiere Asian and Asian pop culture
convention in the U.S.

When: October 28-29, 2006

Where: Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles Airport (LAX)

Pacific Media Expo (PMX) programming is expanding beyond anime and
manga and we're looking for Japanese-English interpreters who are
interested in Jrock/Jpop music or the Elegant Gothic Lolita/Elegant
Gothic Aristocrat (EGL/EGA) lifestyle! If this is you and you want to
get close to the movers and shakers in the Jrock/Jpop or EGL/EGA
community, please send us your interpreter curriculum vitae (CV) in
text format to info(at)pacificmediaexpo(dot)com.

About Pacific Media Expo:
PMX brings the cutting edge of Asian entertainment to America, whether
it is the newest anime from Japan, the hottest bands from the Pacific
Rim, the latest street fashion from Harajuku, or the most disturbing
horror films from Asia. PMX seeks to create an entertainment community
for artists, industry, and their fans. Our past guests include:
T.M.Revolution, Nami Tamaki, Yasuhiro Nightow (Trigun), Daisuke
Moriyama (Chrono Crusade), Rex Navarrete (comedian), Seiji Mizushima
(director - Full Metal Alchemist), Corrine May, Kaila Yu, pine*AM,
Kumiko Kato, Random Ninjas, and many others!

http://www.PacificMediaExpo.com

JOB: OCAPICA Job announcement - health program coordinator

SPECIAL SERVICE FOR GROUPS

Job Announcement



Title: Program Coordinator - Health

Division: Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Alliance, Inc.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Program Manager and/or Executive Director

Pay Range/Rate: $14.42 - $16.35 per hour (100% FTE). DOE

Benefits are included



Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Program Manager and/or
the Executive Director, the Program Coordinator will develop,
coordinate, plan, conduct and evaluate various health programs
including the WINCART (Weaving an Islander Network for Cancer
Awareness, Research and Training) Pacific Islander cancer prevention
research program, diabetes education, Promoting Access To Health for
Pacific Islander and Southeast Asian (PATH for) Women research, and
other health programs as needed. "Special Service for
Groups/OCAPICA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"



Essential Functions



Program (100%)

-Coordinate health programs among numerous community based
organization partners.

-Work with program/academic researchers to evaluate programs

-be liaison between researchers and community partners

-Facilitate strategic planning for each program, often coordinating
with a diverse set of community partners

-Assist with ongoing capacity building of organization and partners

-Ability to multi-task and manage multiple activities concurrently

-Write reports and maintain budgets.

-Provide reports to partners and program leads.

-Maintain correspondence with funders.

-Develop and oversee subcontracts, as needed



Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

-Must have excellent program development skills

-Have at least 1 year experience coordinating health programs

-California Driver's License, car insurance and reliable
transportation to travel to conferences, meetings, and trainings

-Bachelors degree or higher or 4 years of community experience
coordinating health programs



Desired Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-Experience with program development, coordination, evaluation, and
community health research

-Experience with coalition building and working with several
community partners

-Experience working for or with community based nonprofits

-Ability to speak an Asian or Pacific Islander language, but not
necessary

-Experience working with underserved AAPIs

-Must be comfortable working in a team environment

-Excellent networking and communication skills (verbal and written)

-Prefer individual with flexibility and initiative

-Supervisory experience preferred



Supervisory Responsibilities

-No supervision of employees required at this time.



Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)

-The environment for this position is an office environment (may
include shared office space).



Physical Requirement

-In the course of performing this job, the incumbent typically
spends time sitting, standing, walking, typing, filing, listening
and speaking.



Mental Requirement

-The incumbent in this position must be able to accommodate to
any/all of the following: tolerance for distractions and
interruptions.



Application Process:

Application deadline: July 14, 2006 or until filled.

Please e-mail or fax a cover letter, resume and 3 professional
references (past supervisors including e-mail address and phone
number) to: Mary Anne Foo

E-mail: mafoo@ocapica.org FAX: (714)636-8828



(Please ensure that the email subject has the job title: Program
Coordinator – Health)



No Phone Calls Please



Agency Background:

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance
(OCAPICA) is dedicated to enhancing the health, and social and
economic well-being of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Orange
County, California. Established in 1997, OCAPICA works to improve
and expand the community's opportunities through service, education,
advocacy, organizing and research. These community-driven activities
seek to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to define and control
their lives and the future of their community.

Special Service for Groups, Inc. (SSG) serves as the legal employer
to this position. "Special Service for Groups is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer"


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Cevadne Lee

Program Coordinator

Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)

12900 Garden Grove Blvd, Suite #214A

Garden Grove, CA 92843

TEL (714)636-9095

FAX (714)636-8828

clee@ocapica.org

www.ocapica.org

PART-TIME JOB / PAID INTERNSHIP: League of Young Voters

If you want an application or further info, just e-mail me. - Prof. Jong

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Hi Richard,

I left a message on your voicemail today. My name is Marianne Cariaso and I work for The League of Pissed Off Voters as the director of the California Campus Leadership & Electoral Organizing Project. We are looking to hire 14 student organizers across the state to do voter education, registration, and mobilization on their campuses. Cal State Fullerton is one of our 8 target campus regions. Our goal is to increase and turnout young social justice voters in order to impact and move forward more progressive policies that truly represent working families, students, and communities of color.

-Looking for 2 Fullerton State or Fullerton Community College Student Organizers
-Must be enrolled in a Fullerton University or College for the 2006-2007 academic year
-Flexible hours
-$2,000 Stipend -- Part-time position (12-15 hrs/wk)
-PAID weeklong training in LA with Bus Riders' Union, SCOPE/AGENDA, ALERT, and SEIU.
-Passion for electoral politics and social justice
-Committment August 1st-November 15th 2006
-Application Deadline: June 28th
-The application is available at: sf.indyvoter.org. I have also attached it to this message as a PDF and in Word.
I wanted to ask if you had any information or could help me identify strong leaders who are organizing on your campus? Particularly students who might be interested in this work, want to further develop their skills, and need support? We will take this program off-campus and will be linking these student organizers with community-based organizations in the area as mentors in hopes that these leaders will continue to do community organizing post-graduation.
If you could direct me to any specific contacts or persons I should speak to, it would be most appreciated.

Thank you for your time, and looking forward to hearing from you!

--
PEACE! & Mabuhay na Malakas (Live Strong!)

Marianne Santa Ana Cariaso
California Campus Project Director
League of Young Voters
League of Young Voters Education Fund
marianne@indyvoter.org
(415) 606-9193
sf.indyvoter.org
"We support young people to build power to solve problems in their own communities." --LYV

"We don't need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation." --Cesar Chavez

INTERNSHIP: Pilipino newspaper is looking for interns

Jennifer Kuo wrote:
Pilipino newspaper is looking for interns


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Balita newspaper is looking for interns in the summer. Might be a good opportunity for some of our volunteers.



Jason Lacsamana, MPH

Program Manager / Communications Manager

Orange County Asian and Pacific

Islander Community Alliance

12900 Garden Grove Blvd. Suite 214A

Garden Grove, CA 92843

(714) 636-9095; (714) 636 - 8828 Fax

www.ocapica.org


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From: Balita Editor [mailto:editor@balita.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 5:03 PM
To: Jason Lacsamana
Subject: i need your help/pls read & forward to friends & associates/thanks



College students invited to intern & train in BALITA MEDIA INC.



-third or fourth year college students
-communications or journalism majors preferred but not required
-trainees will receive in-newsroom training in every aspect of presswork including reporting and writing
-allowance will be provided
-e-mail application letter along with writing samples to editor@balita.com



thanks, Jason

INTERNSHIP: Korean American Youth Leaders in Training

Dear Members of the Community:

My name is Eddie Kim and I am the Director for The KW Lee Center for Leadership, which is based in Los Angeles.
I would like to request that you forward this email to your members, and to anyone else who might be interested
in knowing about this opportunity.

The KW Lee Center will be sponsoring an exciting leadership development program this
summer called the Korean American Youth Leaders in Training (KAYLT), an 8 week full-time
community organizing program for Korean American college students who want to
create positive social change for their community. 8 college interns get selected for this program
with a $500 stipend per intern.

There are only 2 slots left. We will accept applications based on rolling admissions.
The program begins on July 5, 2006 and graduation is August 25, 2006.

Interns will meet Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm (no sessions on Fridays)...at the K.W. Lee Center for Leadership which is located at 3727 W. 6th St., Suite 409, Los Angeles, CA 90020.

If you'd like to apply for the internship, please contact Eddie Kim at: eddiekim@kwleecenter.org

You can also find the application at the following website: www.myksa.org

Program Components



EDUCATION emphasizes community organizing, power, politics, cultural diversity, gender, and generational issues.


SKILLS DEVELOPMENT entails interviewing skills, coalition building, facilitation, and strategic planning.


COMMUNITY PROJECTS provide an opportunity to organize around critical issues facing the Korean American community.



Tentative Curriculum



Training sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.



Session 1: July 5 Orientation/Tour of Koreatown

Session 2: July 10 Korean American Identity

Session 3: July 12 Korean American Pioneers

Session 4: July 14-16 Retreat: Saigu/Family Session/Gender Issues

Session 5: July 19 Asian Gangs

Session 6: July 24 Asian American Movement

Session 7: July 26 Workers' Rights

Session 8: July 31 Asian Americans in Entertainment

Session 9: August 2 North Korea

Session 10: August 7 Coalition Building

Session 11: August 9 Interview with Elected Official

Session 12: August 14 Korean American Adoptees

Session 13: August 16 Student-led Training

Session 14: August 21 Hate Crimes

Session 15: August 23 Personal Legacy/Program Evaluation
Session 16: August 25 Graduation

I hope many of you will apply because I am confident that this internship will be a great experience for all who participate in it.

Sincerely,

Eddie Kim

NEWS: Congratulations to Coleen Wakai

Student Finds New Passion
Second Time Around
Her long-awaited bachelor's degree comes with special recognition



May 26, 2006 :: No. 261

A quarter of a century has passed since Coleen Wakai dropped out of Cal State Fullerton to give birth to the first of her two children.

After re-enrolling in 2003, Wakai now is preparing to receive that long-awaited bachelor’s degree. The 55-year-old Asian American studies major will be a commencement speaker Sunday. She also will receive special recognition from Craig Ihara, emeritus professor of philosophy and coordinator of Asian American studies, who will present her with the Craig and Claire Ihara Outstanding Asian American Studies Student Award and its $350 cash prize.

Wakai worked as a registered dental hygienist for 28 years until a fateful day in 2003 when she fell while walking down a narrow street, breaking her elbow and suffering permanent damage to her right arm.

“The doctors said if I use it, I lose it,” she said. “I can’t lift more than five pounds, and I can’t put any pressure on it. You need a really strong arm to scale off all the plaque on patients’ teeth and I’m right-handed, so I couldn’t do that any more.”

Going back to college sparked a new passion for Wakai, who jokes that while her friends are busy making retirement plans, she’s preparing for grad school and a new career.

While at CSUF, Wakai got involved with the Japanese American Living Legacy program, a nonprofit campus-based group that aims to preserve the historical memories and experiences of Japanese Americans. Wakai, of Yorba Linda, conducted many interviews, recording the oral histories of Japanese American veterans who served in World War II as military intelligence officers.

“I’m a third-generation Japanese American; my parents were in internment camps, and so I was very interested in this project,” she said. “I’m helping tell the stories of veterans, who for 30 years were classified and unable to even tell their family what they did during the war. They share their innermost feelings about how they felt and their perspectives as they remember them today. I am helping them to record pieces of history that have not been recorded in the past. This has been such a wonderful experience.”

Wakai credits her studies in the Asian American studies program for helping her find this new passion that she hopes to continue working on as a grad student.

She said that through her courses, she has gained a “greater appreciation of the process from the first generation here in America, the struggles and dreams of the sojourner, as well as the assimilation and social networking and racial and political issues that seem to engage the future generations.

“My exposure to various ethnicities, cultures and concepts has enhanced my knowledge and sparked an interest that keeps getting stronger,” Wakai said.

Wakai has been accepted to the San Jose State library science graduate program at CSUF. She begins classes in the fall. She plans to earn a master’s degree and to eventually work as a librarian at a college or university.

“Besides carrying a high grade point average, Coleen is one of those people who is always willing to help out in a good cause,” Ihara said. “I know she has mentored a number of Asian American students and has been an inspiration to many.”

Photo: A high-resolution image of Carol Wakai can be downloaded from the link above or at www.fullerton.edu/newsphotos

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Media Contacts: Craig Ihara at (714) 278-2006 or cihara@fullerton.edu

Mimi Ko Cruz, Public Affairs, (714) 278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu

NEWS: congratulations to former APSA president Carol Vu

Former APSA president Carol Vu has been accepted to Columbia University and will begin her graduate studies at the institution this coming Fall. We are all very proud of her accomplishments and look forward to her future success.

NEWS: L.A. Times article on Angela Chao Roberson, CSUF student and recent Miss Chinatown contestant

From the Los Angeles Times
COLUMN ONE
Tiaras, Sashes, Diversity
For Angela Chao Roberson, who's black and Chinese, vying for Miss Chinatown isn't about breaking barriers. It's about winning.
By Jia-Rui Chong
Times Staff Writer

April 22, 2006

Angela Chao Roberson, 22, knew she did not exactly look Chinese, with her cocoa-colored skin, her bushels of curly hair and her curvy figure. But she had no doubt she belonged in the same room with 17 other young women vying for the title Miss Los Angeles Chinatown.

Sure, she ate soul food when her father's African American relatives came to visit her family in Victorville, but her family was much more likely to eat rice and stir-fried tilapia with garlic and soy sauce. And she loved Chinese New Year.

Angela scanned the young women sitting around the circle at the orientation session. There was one other girl whose complexion was close to her own. But the other girls resembled more closely the Miss Chinatowns of the past — slender, fine-featured young ladies with pale skin and silky straight hair.

"I'm kind of brave if you think about it," she said, flashing an unassuming smile. "But I've always accepted odd challenges."

The Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Pageant, organized by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Los Angeles, aims to pick an ambassador for the largest Chinese American community in the U.S.

And for most of its 40-year history, despite changing outfits, hairstyles and makeup, the contestants have looked remarkably the same: willowy Chinese American girls with flowing black hair.

But as Chinese intermarry, the contest is attracting more girls of mixed race. It started with girls whose backgrounds were white and Chinese. A couple had Hispanic last names.

This year, Angela became the first contestant with an African American father.

Most of the 18 girls chosen as contestants after a preliminary interview, including Angela, could speak at least a few phrases of Chinese. They hailed from such communities as El Sereno, Monterey Park, Hacienda Heights and Anaheim, the daughters of packaging company owners, restaurateurs and seamstresses.

Almost all of them had parents who were both ethnic Chinese. There were two of mixed races: Angela and Kaye Ponnusamy, whose father was an ethnic Indian who had grown up in Malaysia and whose mother was from Taiwan.

That first day of orientation marked the beginning of weeks of preparation.

Angela's father, Harry Roberson, a wiry 60-year-old electronics technician at Ft. Irwin Army base, worried how she would be treated. But Angela didn't see herself as making history or knocking down barriers. She thought she could win.

"I'm not scared to walk into an all-Chinese place," she said. "They might be surprised that I'm there, but I'm not surprised I'm there."


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Competing in the pageant was her mother's idea.

One day in October, Nancy Chao Roberson was listening to KWRM-AM (1370), the only Mandarin language radio station she gets in Victorville. A call for contestants for hua fu xiao jie — Miss Chinatown — came on.

She thought about one of her Chinese friends who had married a white man and whose children would refuse to claim her as their mother when they were at school because she was Chinese.

"Since they were young, I taught my kids, it doesn't matter what color you are," Nancy Roberson said in Mandarin.

She continued in English: "You don't want to be hiding or embarrassed because your mom is Chinese and your daddy's black."

She encouraged Angela to enter the pageant and said she didn't care if she won or not. While other Chinese pageants around the country require that the father be Chinese or that contestants speak either Mandarin or Cantonese, Los Angeles' event is considered one of the most inclusive, requiring only 25% Chinese heritage.

Angela, who had been living in Fullerton for the last five years since she left to go to college at Cal State Fullerton, thought about how she used to sit around and chat with her mother and her mother's Chinese friends. She remembered how she used to go to Buddhist temples in the San Gabriel Valley with her mother. Since she had moved, she missed all of that.

Entering the contest wasn't about renouncing her African American heritage, Angela said. She would always prefer R&B to any other kind of music. She enjoyed her talks about the N-word with her colleagues as she worked as a production assistant on black-themed "The Boondocks" television show.

Other African Americans never failed to recognize her as one of their own. But some Chinese people at Lunar New Year parties would often stare at her as if she had just crashed a wedding. They would soften their bewildered looks when she explained that she was there to celebrate the holiday with her family.

She found the pageant's website, where she could download an application. She perused the gallery of previous queens and princesses.

"Some of them looked half-white, so I thought, 'That's good. They won't be surprised when a half African American girl signs up,' " Angela said.


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When Angela signed in for her preliminary interview at Castelar Street Elementary School in Chinatown, her hand was shaking. She felt better when she saw one of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce's administrators was white. That made her feel less of an oddball.

She reminded herself that she had sent in a photo, so it wasn't as if she was trying to pretend to be anything she wasn't.

Angela heaved a real sigh of relief when she found out that the contest favored poise and intelligent answers in the onstage interview. Angela began to think that maybe she really had a chance at winning.

"I can't change my look," she thought to herself. "I know if I just focus on the criteria that are there: question and answer, poise and the things we're judged on, I can do well."

She wasn't discouraged a few weeks later when two past winners of the pageant stood in front of the group and asked the girls to write down their family associations or village associations, the mutual aid societies based on last names or hometowns in China. These groups had historically helped Chinese immigrants settle into life in America. The girls were also supposed to write their names in Chinese.

Most of them could either write their Chinese names in fluid strokes or knew that their parents came from, say, the village of Fa Yuen or Jiangsu province.

When the paper reached Angela, she thought about how she was once taught to write her name in Chinese. But she couldn't recall all of the words or the order of the strokes, which she knew was important in Chinese writing. She had heard of family and village associations but could not recall her mother's particular affiliations.

She wrote her name in English. She passed the sheet along.

She felt intimidated when she heard other contestants speak in flawless Mandarin.

"Sometimes, I'm afraid to speak Chinese because I don't know that much," Angela said. Once, she explained, she was trying to call her niece a stinky monkey, but because she didn't pronounce the words with the right inflection, she called her niece an ugly monkey. That kind of peeved her mother because Angela's niece was certainly not ugly.

Angela realized that her world was a little removed from Chinatown and the pageant. Her best friend in elementary school was white and Thai, and another friend was Thai and black.

Over the weeks, she braced herself for questions about her ethnic background. When she had to call local businesses to see if they would sponsor her for the pageant, she figured out how she would explain why her last name was Roberson. She figured she would say that her father was American and her mother's maiden name was Chao. But the businesspeople never asked.

One of her biggest anxieties during the weeks of preparation was over her hair.

Angela knew she wanted to twist her hair on top of her head and that was going to require straightening her curls. She worried that her hair was going to present a quandary for stylists who had never dealt with the texture before.

Angela called a Chinese woman who had done a presentation on hair and makeup to the contestants in October. "I'm Chinese and black," she told the woman. "I have darker skin and hair that is more coarse. I'm looking for somebody who can do darker skin, and not somebody who does all black people."

The woman referred Angela to one of her former assistants who owns a salon in Chinatown. "She's Filipino, but her husband is black," Angela said. The salon owner managed Angela's hair without a problem.

For the most part, the pageant organizers saw Angela's background as a sign of the times.

"There's a newer generation coming up, and the whole idea of being multicultural is more accepted now," said Priscilla Tjio-Hervey, 26, the pageant's director.

Hervey was crowned Miss Chinatown in 2003. "Even when I came in it was, 'Wow, she doesn't speak Chinese,' " said Hervey, who has a surname that is unusual among Chinese because her family used to live in Indonesia. " 'Is she Chinese or is she Indonesian?' There was even some concern there."

Hervey privately worried Angela would face the same questions. "I personally thought the odds were against her [for] being part African American. It was kind of a personal thing for me because my husband is African American. I was Miss Chinatown. If I have kids, will they be able to be?"


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"Please give it up for Contestant No. 3, Angela Roberson!"

At a glitzy ballroom downtown, the contestants were being introduced one by one on a stage festooned with gold and red banners celebrating the Chinese new year, the year of the dog.

The crowd of hundreds clapped as Angela Roberson made her way across the stage in a red and white hibiscus swimsuit. Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking emcees announced Angela's name for the benefit of the non-English speaking audience: Chao An Qi Er, or Chiu Ang Kei Yee.

Angela, whose almond-shaped eyes were accentuated with dark eyeliner, greeted everyone in slightly imperfect Chinese: Da jia hao.

Many in the crowd leaned forward or stood up to get a better look. They had puzzled looks on their faces. Some of them whispered that they thought she was too curvy. Others tried to figure out what percentage of her background was Chinese.

Angela didn't notice. She was just trying not to look scared.

She directed her wide smile toward the judges.

When the emcees interviewed her on stage, Angela didn't stumble. She was asked whether she thought herbal supplements ought to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. "It's very important that we know what we're putting in our bodies and where it's coming from," she said.

When the 18 contestants were called to the stage for the announcement of the winners, they plastered nervous smiles on their faces. First they announced Miss Friendship, whom the contestants themselves chose. Then Miss Photogenic, chosen by the Chinese media. Then the title of fourth princess.

"And the Miss Los Angeles Chinatown Third Princess is … Contestant No. 3, Angela Roberson!"

Angela broke into a broad, stunned grin as she accepted her rhinestone crown and sash. She was ecstatic, even though she wasn't the queen. That honor went to Melody Cheng, a somewhat shy, svelte 19-year-old from Hacienda Heights who was crowned in a burst of red and gold confetti.

With Kaye also winning a place on the court, it turned out to be the most diverse court the pageant had ever picked.

The winners "are a really true reflection of Chinese Americans in Southern California," said Terry R. Loo, one of the judges. "It's a mixed group these days."

"I'm glad she did it," said Harry Roberson. "This tells the community there's more out there than just pure Chinese."


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Angela and the ot