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.