Policy Coordinator, Coalition for Asian American Children and Families
The Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF), the nation's only pan-Asian children's advocacy organization, aims to improve the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American children in New York City. Founded in 1986, CACF advocates for improved policies, funding, and services for children and families of East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. CACF is seeking a full-time Policy Coordinator Education and Child Welfare to oversee our Education and Child Welfare advocacy projects.
Job Responsibilities
1. Education Policy and Advocacy: Lead advocacy agenda to improve educational policies, funding, and services for Asian Pacific American students. Develop and maintain partnerships with advocates and community leaders. Advocate with Mayor's Office, City Council, and Department of Education to improve services. Prepare policy memos, testify at hearings, speak at press conferences, and implement advocacy actions. Reach out to parents to participate in advocacy efforts. Utilize CACF's policy report as advocacy tool. Participate in advisory boards. Respond to reporters, interview requests, and press on education issues.
2. Child Welfare Policy and Advocacy: Collaborate with advocacy and service organizations to improve child welfare policies, funding, and services. Partner with advocates and service providers. Create advocacy agenda. Advocate with Mayor's Office, City Council, and Administration for Children's Services to improve services. Utilize CACF's research report to advocate for improved neighborhood-based child welfare services for Asian Pacific Americans. Participate in advisory boards. Respond to reporters, interview requests, and press on child welfare issues. Prepare policy memos, testify at hearings, and speak at press conferences.
3. Advocacy Networks: Coordinate Education Advocacy Network and Child Welfare Advocacy Network. Recruit, motivate, and retain CBO members. Facilitate opportunities for members to advocate and for CACF to advocate on their behalf. Monitor policy developments and keep members informed. Identify opportunities for training for members, or information to disseminate to members' clients.
4. Trainings and Speaking Engagements: Collaborate with CACF staff to implement pan-Asian children's advocacy institute for CBOs, schools, and service providers. Conduct trainings and provide technical assistance for school and child welfare staff as requested.
Qualifications
* Commitment to CACF's mission and children's rights.
* Master's degree with 2 years experience preferred or Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience required.
* Good understanding of Asian Pacific American communities, non-profit organizations, issues, and needs.
* Experience in legislative, budget, and administrative advocacy and policymaking.
* Existing and positive relationships with policymakers and public administrators.
* Ability to analyze legislative and budget policies, make strategic recommendations, and influence policymakers.
* Knowledge of education, child abuse and neglect, foster care, immigration, and racial issues.
* Excellent speaking, writing, presentation, and critical analysis skills.
* Positive relationships with immigrant communities and communities of color.
* Capacity to break new ground, to lead, to innovate, to take risks, and to take public stances on issues.
* Ability to work with a diverse staff and flexibility to work on multiple tasks under pressure.
* Background in program development, intern supervision, research, training, and fundraising preferred.
* Experience working with children, youth, and families preferred.
* Ability to write and speak an Asian dialect preferred.
Salary and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits. Four weeks vacation plus 20 holidays, 12 sick days, and 5 personal days per year. 403(b) plan.
Application Process
Interested candidates should send a résumé, 4-5 page writing sample, and cover letter with salary history and requirements via fax 212-785-4601 or email jobs@cacf.org.
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