Quincy Asian Resources Inc. Program & Outreach Coordinator

Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI) is a new not-for-profit organization based in Quincy, MA (just south of Boston on the water and the “T” Red Line) whose mission is to foster and promote the development of the social, cultural, economic and civic lives of Asian Americans to benefit the entire community. Through AmeriCorp*VISTA, QARI has an opening for a Program and Outreach Coordinator.

The Program and Outreach Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and work closely with other staff to coordinate agency adult programs such as English for Speakers of Other Languages, organize multiple cultural festivals, support the bilingual Information and Referral Services of the agency, and assist the agency to connect to the Chinese and Vietnamese speaking community. The Coordinator will also contribute to and learn about all aspects of running a small non profit agency. It is a full time, one year position with an option to be renewed for a second year.

Responsibilities:
- Organize adult English for Speakers of Other Languages program.
- Assist with organizing existing cultural festival programs.
- Develop Information & Referral services for a primarily immigrant community;
- Maintain member/volunteer database, assist with communications
- Develop collaborative relationships with organizations that serve the Asian community.
- Assist other QARI staff in carrying out agency projects.
- Other duties as necessary in a dynamic office and appropriate to a candidate’s skill set.

Qualifications:
- Fluency in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred.
- Interest in Asian immigrant communities.
- Sensitivity to the needs of the Asian population, good interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft office applications.
- Must be 18 years or older, U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to details.


Other details:
- AmeriCorps*VISTA Members receive a modest living allowance, health coverage, training and travel expenses. They also may be able to delay paying back student loans.
- Upon completion of a year of service, AmeriCorps*VISTA members receive an education award of $4,725 or $1,200 in cash stipend.
- QARI provides additional financial support for living expenses.

For more information about AmeriCorps*VISTA please visit: www.americorps.org
Contact information: John Brothers (617) 472-2200 Email: Quincyasian@gmail.com