ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER YOUTH ADVOCACY NETWORK (AYAN)

AYAN Coordinator

The role of the AYAN Coordinator is to support and coordinate the work of the Asian/Pacific Islander Youth Advocacy Network (AYAN). Working with a coalition of community-based organizations, City departments, and community leaders, the Advocacy Coordinator will manage the implementation of a community response plan developed by AYAN in 2004.

Responsibilities include:
· Coordination and support of AYAN advocacy and policy agenda;
· Serving as the primary external liaison for AYAN;
· Managing communication strategies for AYAN and developing necessary literature and other collateral materials;
· Recruiting new members;
· Coordinating advocacy efforts for youth within the API community;
· Disseminating information to AYAN members and the public on API related issues;
· Managing the program budget and overseeing all fiscal related matters; · Support of fund development efforts.
· Preparation of all required reporting for funding sources;

Minimum Qualifications:
1) Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
2) Experience in human service related program management including program planning and evaluation, budget monitoring and report writing
3) Knowledge of the diverse API communities in San Francisco
4) Knowledge of community organizing/advocacy strategies and models
5) Computer literate with experience in data base management
6) Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
7) Flexible schedule
8) Fundraising and/or grant writing experience preferred

Send resume and cover letter by Friday, July 28, 2006 to: Tina Alcantara, AYAN Coordinator Search, c/o JCYC , 2012 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 or Email cover letter and resume as separate attachment as a MSWord document to jcycjobs@jcyc.org.

PLEASE NOTE: AYAN and its fiscal agent, the Japanese Community Youth Council, actively seeks to hire and promote individuals, recruit volunteers and provide services to individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities.

Please Note: Upon completion of the recruitment process, candidate selected will be required to present for verification: Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. As per guidelines of JCYC, all employees will be required to be fingerprinted and must agree to a background check.

Compensation: $40K+ excellent benefit package
This is at a non-profit organization.