Career Opportunities
KAC Program Manager
Description
The Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community.
The KAC Program Manager is responsible for conceiving, organizing, promoting, overseeing, and implementing various KAC programs, including but not limited to the National College Leadership Conference (NCLC), Summer College Internship Program (SCIP), Model United Nations (MUN) Program, Voter Registration and Education Program, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Center.
We are looking for an extraordinary leader who is resourceful, detail oriented, and a go getter. Above all else, you must possess the mindset that your work contributes to creating positive change in the community. It's essential that applicants to this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of serving the Korean American community and engaging youth.
Responsibilities
Eligibility
Position Details
This is a full-time position that involves leading 2.5-hour classes once a week from September to May, as well as joining the KAC MUN team at each conference they attend during the year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and 2 references to info@kacla.org. If you have any questions, please email info@kacla.org.
Description
The Korean American Coalition-Los Angeles is a nonprofit organization established in 1983 to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community.
The KAC Program Manager is responsible for conceiving, organizing, promoting, overseeing, and implementing various KAC programs, including but not limited to the National College Leadership Conference (NCLC), Summer College Internship Program (SCIP), Model United Nations (MUN) Program, Voter Registration and Education Program, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Center.
We are looking for an extraordinary leader who is resourceful, detail oriented, and a go getter. Above all else, you must possess the mindset that your work contributes to creating positive change in the community. It's essential that applicants to this position have excellent communication skills, demonstrate creativity, and understand the importance of serving the Korean American community and engaging youth.
Responsibilities
- Develops, updates, and improves upon project plans for various KAC programs
- Creates, oversees, and executes action plans for various KAC programs and projects
- Outreach to target audiences for each of KAC’s programs
- Recruits, selects, trains, coordinates, and evaluates volunteers and interns for supporting KAC events, programs, and activities
- Collaborates with KAC staff to accomplish organizational goals and deliverables
- Promotes KAC and its programs through social media, newsletters, website, in-person events, and mainstream and ethnic media
- Provides information as necessary for grant/foundation/funding proposals
- Develops and administers budgets for programs
- Regularly engages with program participants and community members
- Seek out opportunities for collaboration with other community organizations
Eligibility
- Minimum of 18 years of age
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of one year of experience working with youth or teen programming
- Must be self-directed, driven, detail-oriented, and organized
- Must have extensive research, public speaking, and writing skills
- Ability to travel
- Self-starter, initiating activities within the framework provided
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities / activities
- Ability to travel
- Bilingual (English / Korean) preferred
- Experience with social media and marketing preferred
Position Details
This is a full-time position that involves leading 2.5-hour classes once a week from September to May, as well as joining the KAC MUN team at each conference they attend during the year. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and 2 references to info@kacla.org. If you have any questions, please email info@kacla.org.
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Join our team as an intern or volunteer!
Want to create change and make positive impact for the Korean American community? KAC-LA is always looking for passionate and talented people to work with us. Internships and volunteer opportunities allow you to meet our community members, learn first-hand the issues affecting the Korean American community and contribute to the work of advancing our mission.
KAC is looking to fill the following intern/volunteer positions:
Qualifications:
*Although internships are unpaid, we offer transportation stipends and will be happy to help you earn school credit.
Instructions:
Want to create change and make positive impact for the Korean American community? KAC-LA is always looking for passionate and talented people to work with us. Internships and volunteer opportunities allow you to meet our community members, learn first-hand the issues affecting the Korean American community and contribute to the work of advancing our mission.
KAC is looking to fill the following intern/volunteer positions:
- Social Media
- Public Relations/Marketing
- Grant Writer/Fundraising
- Event Coordinator
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Community Development
- Voter Registration Drive Coordinator
Qualifications:
- At least 18 years old
- Must be able to commute to our office located in Koreatown
- Must be fluent in English (Bilingual speakers of Korean or Spanish preferred)
- Demonstrable interest in Korean-American community building
- Passion for the mission, vision, and values of KAC
- Ability to work well independently and also within a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
*Although internships are unpaid, we offer transportation stipends and will be happy to help you earn school credit.
Instructions:
- Please send your resume and cover letter, indicating your desired position, to info@kacla.org.
- If you have additional questions, please email info@kacla.org or call 213-365-5999.